Crispy Szechuan Orange Beef: A Flavorful Stir-Fry Delight 🍊🥩

Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef with this exquisite recipe. Perfectly crispy beef, coated in a zesty orange sauce, combined with aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Recipe Information:

• Category: Meat
• Keywords: Szechuan, Chinese, Asian, < 60 Mins, Stir Fry
• Servings: Not specified

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 to 1/2 orange (zest and slices)
• 2 onions
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup green onion
• 1/4 cup rice wine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup oyster sauce
• 1 lb steak
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper
• 3 tbsp sesame oil

Recipe Instructions:

1. Prepare the Orange:

   • Use a vegetable peeler to cut zest from the orange into long strips.
   • Further slice the zest into thin strips.
   • Dry the strips slightly in a microwave oven.
   • Slice the remaining orange for garnish.

2. Prepare the Steak:

   • Ensure the steak is frozen but still pliable for easier slicing.
   • Slice the steak into strips across the grain.
   • Coat the steak strips completely with cornstarch and set aside.

3. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Combine the dried orange peel in a small dish with hot pepper.
   • Cut the onions and combine them in another small dish with water chestnuts.
   • Mince the garlic and green onion.

4. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and oyster sauce.

5. Cooking Process:

   • Place a metal strainer over a large saucepan in the kitchen sink.
   • Heat a wok over high heat for two minutes.
   • Add oil to the wok and heat until very hot.
   • Add the coated beef strips and stir to break them up.
   • Fry the beef for 2 to 3 minutes until the outside is crispy.
   • Transfer the crispy beef to the strainer in the sink, draining excess oil.

6. Sauté Aromatics:

   • Place the empty wok back on high heat.
   • Add minced garlic and green onion to the wok.
   • Stir briefly, then add hot pepper and dried orange peel.

7. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the onion and water chestnuts to the wok and stir for 30 seconds.
   • Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients.
   • Allow the mixture to boil until it thickens slightly.

8. Final Touches:

   • Add the crispy beef back into the wok.
   • Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir to combine.

9. Serve:

   • Transfer the Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef to a serving plate.
   • Garnish the plate with slices of orange.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 328.6
• Fat: 10.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.1g
• Cholesterol: 77.1mg
• Sodium: 1034.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 29.3g
  • Fiber: 1.9g
  • Sugar: 17.9g
• Protein: 26.9g

Experience the explosion of flavors with every bite of this Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef dish. It’s a culinary journey worth savoring!