Orange Ginger Garlic Beef is a quick take-out inspired dish which packs a punch of flavour while using just a few fresh ingredients. The cooked beef is tossed in a thick, sweet sauce made with molasses and orange zest. It's absolutely delicious!
2poundstop sirloin beef,thinly sliced across the grain about 1/4 inch thick
1/2cupcorn starch
1/2cupvegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
2tablespoonscornstarch
1/2cupfresh orange juice,about two oranges
2tablespoonsorange zest
3tablespoonsfancy molasses
1tablespoonrice vinegar
2tablespoonssoy sauce
3clovesgarlic,minced
1tablespoonfresh ginger,grated
1/2cupgreen onion,chopped (plus more for garnish)
1tablespoonsesame seeds,plus more for garnish
Instructions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Dust each piece of beef in the corn starch and pan fry for two minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan. Keep the beef in a single layer. Once done, remove to a plate and fry the next batch. You might need to add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan after each batch. Set the beef aside when all fried. This will take about 30 minutes from start to finish.
In the meantime, whisk together the cornstarch, orange juice, orange zest, molasses, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Do not clean the skillet. Pour the juice mixture into the hot skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape the stuck on beef bits off the bottom of the pan. This process is referred to de-glazing and is often done using wine, but acidic juice works very well. This will take about one minute.
The sauce will begin to thicken. Reduce the heat to medium, add the sesame seeds and add the beef back to the pan. Toss to coat. Allow to cook for 3 minutes.
Add the green onions. Toss and cook for 2 more minutes.
Serve immediately. Use fresh chopped green onions and more sesame seeds for garnish.