How to Make Orange Beef

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave can be less expensive.

Slice beef thinly against the grain and marinate in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.

Mix orange juice, sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Add the orange juice mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer.

Stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken the sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Return the beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Add green onions and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.

Serve hot over rice, garnished with additional green onions.

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