Spicy Orange Beef
Spicy Orange Beef is light and healthy. Fresh orange juice and soy sauce are the base for the sauce. Crushed red pepper gives it a kick. Serve over rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 bags boil-in-bag rice, 3 1/2 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional (I don't use any)
- 1 pound boneless sirloin, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, the kind in the jar
- 1/8-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3/4 cup green onions, about an inch long + additional for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Combine beef, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl, toss well.
- Whisk orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and corn starch in a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute beef and onions for 2 minutes. Add juice mixture and cook stirring frequently until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.