Description
A delicious and flavorful dish combining tender sirloin beef with fresh green beans in a tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- zest from a small orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3/4 pound fresh green beans, ends cut, trimmed into 2-inch pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 & 1/2 pounds sirloin, sliced very thin across the grain and then into 2-inch wide pieces
- 2 scallions, diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and cornstarch.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high. Add the green beans and sauté for about 4 minutes until charred and crisp-tender. With a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Make sure the skillet is still hot. Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels and season with a bit of salt and pepper; add to the skillet, spreading the pieces out in a single layer as best you can; let cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Give it a toss and transfer to the bowl with the green beans.
- Give the orange juice mixture a quick stir to reincorporate the ingredients, then add it to the skillet; cook scraping up any brown bits, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sirloin and green beans back into the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the scallions; toss to coat. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chili garlic sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Orange Beef, Beef Recipe, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner