Crispy Orange Beef Recipe

Name: Crispy Orange Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut in 1-inch strips; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 package thin rice noodles; Frisee lettuce, to serve; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce; 10 small dried Thai chiles; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut in 1-inch strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 package thin rice noodles
Frisee lettuce, to serve
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
10 small dried Thai chiles
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Season flank steak strips with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch.
2
Shake off excess.
3
Fill a large frying pan with enough oil to cover the bottom by 1/4 to 1/2-inch.
4
Heat the oil to 365 degrees F. First add noodles to oil and let cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Take out noodles and then, working in batches, fry the steak.
6
Do not crowd pan.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Set aside.
9
For the sauce: Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant; do not let the garlic brown.
10
Add orange marmalade, 1/2 cup beef broth, soy sauce, and chiles.
11
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
12
In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup beef broth.
13
Stir cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce.
14
Return to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens.
15
Make a bed of the frisee lettuce on a platter.
16
Put the crispy noodles on top and then the beef.
17
Pour sauce over beef and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut in 1-inch strips, Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup cornstarch, Vegetable oil, for frying, and more.

Yes, Crispy Orange Beef falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Orange Beef

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