Crispy Orange Beef

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef top sirloin , thinly sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 0.33 cups white sugar
• 0.33 cups rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oil for frying
• 0.25 cups cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 8 broccolis florets , lightly steamed or blanched

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Lay beef in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow to dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix together sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Toss dried beef in cornstarch to coat.

7. 7

   Fry coated beef in hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden brown; set aside. Drain oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon.

8. 8

   Add ginger, garlic, and orange zest to remaining oil in wok.

9. 9

   Cook and stir briefly until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Stir in fried beef and cook until heated through.

11. 11

    Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with broccoli.