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Sticky Orange Beef – One Pan

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This sticky orange beef is a bold and flavorful one-pan dinner made with tender crispy beef tossed in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy orange sauce. Quick and satisfying, it’s a perfect homemade alternative to takeout in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
  • For the sticky orange sauce:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or chili paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced beef with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and crispy. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. Add orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, orange zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and turns glossy (1–2 minutes).
  6. Return beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add bell peppers or snap peas for crunch and color.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for low-carb.
  • Use ground beef or chicken in a pinch.
  • Swap soy sauce for tamari to make gluten-free.
  • Reheat with a splash of water to loosen sauce and maintain texture.

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