Spicy Orange Zest Beef Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Beef Recipes. (Spicy Orange Zest Beef Recipe). This spicy orange zest beef recipe is not supposed to be Chinese food, or even Americanized Chinese take-out food. It is a lower-fat alternative while still a quick, easy, and surprisingly flavorful meal.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 1hr35 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Orange Zest Beef Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound beef tenderloin

cut into 1/2 inch strips

¼ cup orange juice

¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

or to taste

2 cloves garlic

minced

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

cooking spray

2 tablespoons grated orange zest

1 bunch green onions

sliced - white parts and tops separated

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine beef orange juice rice vinegar soy sauce hot chili paste brown sugar and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl allowing beef to drain thoroughly about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.

Step 3

Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved set aside.

Step 4

Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.

Step 5

Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Orange Zest Beef Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 266.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.7g 37%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 14.3g 22%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 57.6mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 604.5IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 22.9mg 38%

Folate: 46.8mcg 12%

Calcium: 59.9mg 6%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 35.3mg 13%

Potassium: 467.2mg 13%

Sodium: 888.3mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 128.7

*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.