Portions: 6 servings Calories: 299kcal |
This flavorful hot and spicy beef with peppers and orange dish is not only super-fast but also easy to make. It is the perfect dish for lazy weekends and dinners in a rush. This is one of my favorite recipes when I have to get in and out of the kitchen in no time.
By - Last revised . Original Oct 18, 2012.
Why I ❤️ it Recipe Ingredients Preparation
Hot and spicy beef.
Why I ❤️ it
What I love about this dish is that it shows its Asian inspiration. It came about from the need to do something quickly with ingredients that we already had at home. But if you're looking for a quick and easy beef dish that the whole family will love, this lightly sweet and spicy orange, peppers, and beef recipe is perfect.
You don't need a marinade, a long cooking time, or to fry in a wok. You'll just need a skillet or large pan for it.
Easy hot and spicy beef recipe
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Ingredients
- 1½ pound [0.7 kg] flank steak or sirloin
- 1¼ teaspoon of garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (may need more)
- 3 tablespoon oil for frying, (peanut, or sesame oil)
- 3 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of cracked coriander seeds, (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of spicy-hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt to taste (optional)
Preparation
Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.
Step 1: Cut the beef
Slice the beef steaks into thin strips (0.5 cm [¼ inch]), cutting across the grain.
Using a paper towel, pat dry the thin slices.
Step 2: Season the beef
Season the beef with garlic salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3: Brown the beef
Heat oil over high heat in the skillet or pan. Add the beef strips (careful with hot oil splatters!). Brown beef while stirring.
Once the meat is browned, lower the temperature to medium-high heat.
Step 4: Combine sauce ingredients and add
In a separate small bowl, mix the orange juice, cornstarch, tomato paste, brown sugar, coriander seeds, and hot sauce. Set aside.
Add the orange mixture to the pepper strips and cook and stir for 30 seconds once it starts to simmer, let it reduce until the sauce is a bit thick. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Serve immediately.
Top tips
- The beef cooks very fast, both because of the cut used, and because they are cut very thinly.
- Make sure not to overcook it so it remains tender and doesn't overdry.
Serving suggestions
This stir-fried beef goes great with white rice (I served it with this yellow rice). The rice will absorb the flavor from the sweet and spicy sauce to great results.
Variations
Instead of hot sauce, you can use 1 teaspoon of chili red pepper flakes, some minced jalapenos, or a tablespoon of chili oil. You can adjust the amounts to spice it up to your own liking.
If you have some fresh cilantro, sprinkle some leaves over it for extra color and flavor.
You can also add other vegetables if you have any; thinly sliced green onions can be stir-fried along with the bell pepper.
Nutritional information
Calories: 299kcal - Carbohydrates: 18g - Protein: 26g - Fat: 13g - Saturated Fat: 3g - Cholesterol: 68mg - Sodium: 523mg - Potassium: 721mg - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 15g - Vitamin A: 2150IU - Vitamin C: 98.3mg - Calcium: 39mg - Iron: 2.3mg
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FAQs
What cut of beef is used for spiced beef?
To make spicy beef, you can use flank steak or sirloin.
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Spicy Hot Beef with Peppers and Orange
Ingredients
- 1½ pound flank steak [0.7 kg] or sirloin
- 1¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper may need more
- 3 tablespoon oil for frying (corn, peanut, or sesame oil)
- 3 bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of cracked coriander seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of spicy-hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt to taste optional
Instructions
Step 1: Cut beef
- Slice the beef steaks into thin strips (0.5 cm [¼ inch]), cutting across the grain.Using a paper towel, pat dry the thin slices.
Step 2: Season beef
- Season the beef with garlic salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3: Brown beef
- Heat oil over high heat in the skillet or pan. Add the beef strips (careful with hot oil splatters!). Brown beef while stirring.Once the meat is browned, lower the temperature to medium-high heat.
Step 4: Add sauce
- In a separate small bowl, mix the orange juice, cornstarch, tomato paste, brown sugar, coriander seeds, and hot sauce. Set aside.Add the orange mixture to the pepper strips and cook and stir for 30 seconds once it starts to simmer, let it reduce until the sauce is a bit thick. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Serve immediately.
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By , published Oct 18, 2012 on Tia Clara
I love to do this! It's so convenient and practical especially in the states. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes 🙂
Great idea Aun Clara.
I am looking for some recipes to start doing the bentos for my husband's lunch and that is how I came across your blog. Very interesting recipes. I have bookmarked almost all the 'Side dishes' to use them as bento fillers especially cracked corn pilaf and russian potato salad (can't… Read more »