Description
Tender beef, coated in a crispy, flavorful crust, is tossed in a vibrant orange sauce. Serve over rice with stir-fried veggies for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs (907 g) steak
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce or gluten free soy sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) arrowroot starch or corn starch
- 1 cup (237 ml) oil
- 2 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange rind
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onion
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut meat into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1 inch by 1.5 inches).
- Add coconut aminos or soy sauce to the meat and toss to coat.
- Add starch to the meat and coat each piece.
- Spread the meat pieces in a single layer on a wire rack inside a cookie tray.
- Freeze for 45 minutes to dry the meat and make it crispy.
- 45 minutes before the meat is done freezing, add oil to a large cast iron pan or Dutch oven and heat to 375°F (191°C).
- Line a bowl with a paper towel.
- Fry the meat until golden brown on each side (about 3 minutes). Add more oil if needed.
- Remove fried meat pieces to the paper towel-lined bowl and continue frying until all the meat is cooked.
- Orange Sauce
- To serve sauce on the side: Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan, whisk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- To serve sauce over beef: Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Once the meat is fried, remove the oil from the pan and add the sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the beef pieces and stir to coat.
Notes
- For extra crispy beef, ensure the pieces are completely dry before coating them in starch and freezing.
- To adjust the sauce’s sweetness, add more or less molasses to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80