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Spicy Orange Beef
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Looks yummy, easy and cheap to make. what's not to like? I may add a bit more chili powder when I make it. From Sunset Magazine, All You, Feb. 2006.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 lbs beef steaks, thinly sliced across the grain and cut into 2-by-1/3-inch strips
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
7 small dried red chilies or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch and salt.
2. Add beef; toss to coat. Shake off any excess.
3. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add half of beef and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a colander.
5. Wipe any browned bits from skillet, and repeat using remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and second batch of beef. Wipe out skillet.
6. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger (if using) to skillet and cook for 1 minute over medium heat.
7. Stir in chiles, orange juice, marmalade, soy sauce and vinegar and cook over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy, about 4 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to medium and stir in beef to coat with orange sauce.
9. Heat through, 2 minutes.
10. Serve beef and sauce over rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com