Sichuan-Style Spicy Orange Beef

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 8
Sichuan-Style Spicy Orange Beef Recipe
in Beef

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 hot chili peppers ( This is not the usual chili pepper in the supermarket . It is smaller and spicier . )
1 tablespoon oil
1 orange , zest of
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 carrot
500 g beef
1/2 cup broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange , liqueuer
1 tablespoon honey
potato starch
water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
395
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Sichuan-Style Spicy Orange Beef is a very popular Chinese cuisine that originated from the Sichuan province. Its spiciness comes from the Sichuan dry red pepper with the added tangy flavor of orange. The dish combines sweet and spicy flavors that make it very tasty and appetizing. The level of spiciness can be adjusted by adding or reducing the amount of chili peppers. The dish can be served with rice or noodles as a complete meal or as an appetizer

Instructions

1.Cut the hot chili peppers into small pieces and set aside. Also, peel the carrot and cut it into thin round slices, set them aside
2.Cut beef into thin slices, put them in a bowl and mix 1 tablespoon of potato starch evenly and set them aside
3.In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, minced garlic, hot chili peppers and stir fry for about 5 seconds
4.Add the beef in the pan and stir fry for about 1 minute. Then add broth, soy sauce, orange liqueur and honey. Cook the beef on medium heat for around 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and meat is evenly coated with the sauce
5.Add the carrot to the pan and stir-fry quickly for about a minute
6.Finally, add the orange zest, stir well and remove from the heat. Your Sichuan-Style Spicy Orange Beef is now ready to serve!

PROS

The beef is very tender and has a very nice spicy aroma
The dish is a good source of protein and vitamin C due to the beef and orange used

CONS

The dish contains chili peppers that might be too spicy for some people

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef provides a good source of dietary protein, which is essential for tissue repair and growth
Orange contains vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and improves skin health. Orange also contains folate that also contributes to the growth of new cells. Folate is necessary for pregnancy to protect against birth defects

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