Orange and Pineapple Beef

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   Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.

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   Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown on all sides, for about 5 minutes.

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   Transfer the beef to the prepared baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 40 to 45 minutes.

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   Remove the beef from the oven to a cutting board.

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   Cover the meat loosely with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.

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   Sauce: In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks and syrup, the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, arrowroot, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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    Blend until smooth.

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    Heat the same skillet used for the beef over medium-high heat.

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    Add the sauce and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

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    Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes Season with salt, to taste.

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    Cutting across the grain, slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on a platter.

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    Garnish with orange slices, if using.

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    Pour the sauce into a serving bowl and serve alongside the beef.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.