Orange Peel Beef

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I came up with this orange peel beef by attempting to duplicate a dish at a local Chinese restaurant. A friend told me that Chinese chefs often use baking soda as a meat tenderizer (called velveting). My family thinks it tastes even better than the original.

Submitted by Dianemwj
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Combine beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 3 hours.

  2. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic begins to brown, 20 to 30 seconds. Add beef; cook and stir until beef begins to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into beef, and cook until sauce has thickened and turned clear, about 30 seconds.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
8g Fat
8g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 331mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.