Super Fast Spicy Orange Beef

Bring bold, zesty flavors to your dinner table in just 20 minutes with this Super Fast Spicy Orange Beef recipe—your go-to solution for a quick yet satisfying weeknight meal. Tender slices of beef flank steak are lightly coated in cornstarch, seared to perfection, and then tossed in a luscious homemade orange sauce infused with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Bright notes of garlic, ginger, and orange zest elevate the dish, while a finishing touch of green onions and sesame seeds adds freshness and crunch. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, this one-pan recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal without the wait. Whether you're a fan of sweet and spicy flavors or just looking for a fast and flavorful dinner idea, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef flank steak
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 units green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 cups steamed white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips. Toss the beef with cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and orange zest to create the sauce.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add half of the beef strips in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Cook the second batch of beef in the same manner and remove from the pan when done.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared orange sauce into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce clings to it.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(540.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	922.6

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 1997.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 128.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101.4mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1789.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 55.5%

Carbs: 3.5%