This Skillet Orange Beef is a 30-minute dinner dream—crispy, tender beef strips coated in a glossy, garlicky orange sauce that hits all the right sweet, tangy, and savory notes. It’s made in one pan and comes together fast, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, noodles, or build vibrant bowls with fresh veggies and toppings for a healthier takeout-style meal right at home.
Orange Beef Bowls
For the beef:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce:
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or more honey)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
To serve:
- Cooked rice or rice noodles
- Green onions or sesame seeds
For the bowls:
- Cooked rice (brown, white, or jasmine)
- Steamed or sautéed veggies (ex: broccoli, snap peas, green beans, edamame, carrots)
- Sliced cucumber
- Shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Green onions, sesame seeds
Optional: chili crisp, sriracha, lime wedges
Directions:
- Pat beef dry. In a bowl, toss beef slices with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, searing 1–2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- While beef cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients: orange juice, zest, honey, coconut sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and white pepper.
- Return beef to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat. Bring to a boil and let bubble for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens and glazes the beef.
- Layer rice in bowls. Top with sticky orange beef, veggies, and your favorite toppings. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime if desired
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Picky Eater Tip
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Serve beef and sauce separately, or pair with plain rice or noodles for kids who prefer milder flavors.
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