Sticky Orange Beef 

Sticky Orange Beef is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the zest of fresh oranges together with savory soy sauce and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, features tender strips of flank steak coated in a glossy, sweet-savory glaze. The combination of orange juice, zest, and brown sugar creates a sticky sauce that clings to the beef, making each bite flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's best enjoyed over steamed rice and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, sliced into 2-inch strips
  
  

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  
  

• ¼ cup soy sauce
  
  

• Juice and zest of 1 large orange
  
  

• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  
  

• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  
  

For Garnish:

• Orange zest
  
  

• Sliced green onions
  
  

• Sesame seeds
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce:
   
   

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
     
     

2. Cook the Beef:
   
   

   • Heat sesame oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
     
     

   • Add the sliced flank steak in a single layer.
     
     

   • Let it sear without moving for 1–2 minutes to achieve a nice brown crust.
     
     

   • Flip the beef and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
     
     

3. Combine and Simmer:
   
   

   • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
     
     

   • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef in the skillet.
     
     

   • Stir to coat the beef evenly.
     
     

   • Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken into a sticky glaze.
     
     

4. Serve:
   
   

   • Serve the sticky orange beef over steamed rice.
     
     

   • Garnish with fresh orange zest, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
     
     

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate)

• Calories: 264 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 25g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 15g
  
  

• Fat: 10g
  
  

• Sodium: 876mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: 68mg
  
  

• Sugar: 14g