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Orange Beef

March 12, 2020

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Tender beef in a delicious spicy-sweet orange sauce, this Orange Beef recipe is quick and easy to make, is bursting with flavor and aroma, and is sure to be a smash hit!

orange beef recipe szechuan best authentic Chinese fast easy takeout

Orange Beef Recipe

You don’t have to order takeout any more to enjoy Orange Beef.  This Orange Beef recipe is ready in 20 minutes and rivals anything you’ll buy at our local Chinese takeout.  The sauce is a delicious balance of sweet, savory and spicy, features tender beef and crisp vegetables, and pairs great with either noodles or steamed rice.

The cooking process moves very quickly so be sure to prep all of the ingredients in advance.  They can also be prepped several hours in advance or even the day before so when it comes time to cook this orange beef it will take less you less than 10 minutes to have it on the table.  How’s that for a hot and ready meal!

What are Szechuan Peppercorns?

This orange beef recipe features an ingredient that is a key component of Szechuan cuisine – hence the name Szechuan peppercorn.  Not peppercorns at all and not even in the same family, they’re actually in the citrus family.  It’s one of the five key ingredients in Chinese Five Spice Powder and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Szechuan peppercorns have an extraordinarily unique flavor and there really are no substitutes.  They’re highly flavorful, aromatic and impart a tingling numbness that enriches fiery tastes.

Look for szechuan peppercorns in Chinese grocery stores or you can also buy them on Amazon.

How to Make Orange Beef

It’s easy, quick and oh so delicious.  Let’s get started!

They’re used in a great many Chinese dishes, including this fantastic Kung Pao Chicken.

orange beef recipe szechuan best authentic Chinese takeout fast easy

Cut the beef into thin strips.  It’s easiest if the beef is slightly frozen.

In a bowl, combine all of the marinade/sauce ingredients.

Place the beef strips in the marinade/sauce and stir to combine.  Set the beef aside while you’re preparing the remaining ingredients.

Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat and quickly stir fry the beef, reserving the marinade/sauce.

Fry the beef until it’s lightly browned on all sides.

Add the carrots and white parts of the green onion and cook for a couple of minutes until the carrots are slightly tender but still have some crunch.

Add the reserved marinade/sauce, reduce the heat, and simmer for two minutes.  Add the green onions and stir to combine.

That’s it!

You’re incredibly luscious orange beef is ready!

Serve over noodles of choice or steamed rice.

Enjoy!

orange beef recipe szechuan best authentic Chinese fast easy takeout

For more great Chinese food be sure to try our:

  • Orange Chicken
  • Beef and Broccoli
  • Hot and Sour Soup
  • General Tso’s Chicken
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Mongolian Beef
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Wonton Soup
  • Shanghai Noodles
  • Mongolian Chicken
  • Sesame Chicken
  • Shanghai Burgers
  • Chicken Chow Mein
  • Chicken Teriyaki Noodles
  • Szechuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles

 

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orange beef recipe szechuan best authentic Chinese takeout fast easy

orange beef recipe szechuan best authentic Chinese fast easy takeout

Orange Beef

Kimberly Killebrew
Tender beef in a luscious spicy-sweet orange sauce, this Orange Beef is quick and easy to make and is sure to be a hit!
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5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450mg) lean beef steak , cut into very thin bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil (I use avocado oil, high smoke point)
  • 2 large carrots , sliced thinly at a diagonal
  • 6 green onions , sliced diagonally in 1 inch pieces, **the whites separated from the greens
  • For the Marinade/Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • zest of one large naval orange
  • juice of one large naval orange
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • OR brown sugar alternative (for low sugar option)
  • 1 tablespoon sherry or dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh finely minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely crushed szechuan peppercorns (they come whole, just crush them in a ziplock bag or bowl)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 16 ounces (450mg) hot noodles (or serve over steamed rice if preferred)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the marinade/sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the beef and stir to combine. Set aside while preparing carrot and green onions.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef, reserving the marinade, and fry quickly until lightly browned. Add the carrot and the whites of the green onions and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the carrots are slightly tender but still have some crunch.
    Add the remaining marinade/sauce and stir to coat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the green parts of the green onions and stir to combine.
    Serve the orange beef over the hot noodles or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5275IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
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41 Responses

  1. Kristyn says

    March 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    I need to make this,this week! Orange chicken is one of my favorites & I love beef, so this is a great option! So many delicious flavors!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    March 16, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    This is one of my favorite recipes of all-time. I order this all the time when we get take out but this version is even better! So glad I found this.

    Reply
  3. Sara Welch says

    March 16, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    This is everything a gourmet meal should be, and then some! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week!

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  4. Cheryl W. says

    June 10, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Oh my goodness, I nearly had a stroke looking through the list. I never knew the world of flavored pastas. If I had to choose one, Porcini Mushroom Linguine, would be my first pick. Wow, is all I got. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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    • The Daring Gourmet says

      June 10, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      No kidding, Cheryl! Pappardelle’s should have some kind of disclaimer, or at least a warning notice upon entering their site! I’ve never seen such a vast variety of pasta flavors before either. Pappardelle’s is very unique indeed. I can’t wait to try more of their flavors.

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  7. amylou61 says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I’d like to try the Garlic Parsley Fettuccine

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  8. Beth says

    June 9, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I would love to try the gf porcini mushroom. Sounds so good with chicken marsala!!

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    • The Daring Gourmet says

      June 9, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      That DOES sound terrific, Beth! As both a porcini mushroom and chicken marsala fan, be sure to check out my recipe for Chicken Marsala – I sneak in a generous amount of ground porcini and the resulting flavor is out of this world! See recipe here: http://www.daringgourmet.com/2013/01/08/chicken-marsala/

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  9. Cravings of a Lunatic says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    This is one seriously stunning recipe. I just have to try this.

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    • The Daring Gourmet says

      June 8, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by! :)

      Reply
  10. Liz Blunt says

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  11. rachel says

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    I’d love to try the Sweet Potato Pappardelle.

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    I would choose the Tri Color Wheels. They don’t sell Wagon Wheel Pasta here anymore! I would also be interested in the Red Jalapeno Fettuccine — lots of goodies here!

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  16. Danielle T says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:47 am

    the gourmet five pasta blend soudns good!

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  17. Analecia says

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    I think the Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna noodles sounds amazing!! Yum! Your recipe looks delicious!

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  21. Christie says

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  25. Marysue Feltman says

    June 5, 2013 at 10:13 pm

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  26. Susan says

    June 5, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Ooooooo, this looks so yummy! I saw the note about where to get the peppercorns, but is there a specialty store for the pasta or is that found at normal grocery stores? I am going to make this! Yum, oh yum!

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    • The Daring Gourmet says

      June 5, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      Hi Susan! Pappardelle’s has several locations where they sell their pasta, mostly at farmer’s markets, but they have some stores as well (I’m fortunate in that WA has several farmer’s markets that sell it). Of course their pasta can also be purchased from their website. See this link for their various locations throughout the U.S.: http://www.pappardellespasta.com/content/locations.php

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      • jesusan says

        June 5, 2013 at 10:17 pm

        You also live close to one of my favorite craft breweries: The Pike Brewing Co. I envy you!

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  27. Laura says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    WOW!! The basil/garlic pasta sounds pretty awesome!!! Thanks for this giveaway!!! ANd this recipe!!! YUMM!

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  28. Tori says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    my fav is Lemon Basil Fettuccine!

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  29. jesusan says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Difficult choice of another flavor of pasta. I think the lime/cilantro (two of my favorite flavors) or the Pasta Luce (low carb/high protein) that I can’t find in my city. Or chocolate!!!!!!! I’d find something to make with chocolate pasta. I know: I could put in a request for a recipe using chocolate pasta. :-)) Today’s recipe sounds wonderful – I love good Chinese food.

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    Liked on FB.

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  33. Shannon says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Calypso blend

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