Spicy Orange Zest Beef

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef tenderloin , cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 0.25 cups seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot chile paste , such as sambal oelek
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar , or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 bunch green onions , sliced - white parts and tops separated
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine beef, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.

3. 3

   Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.

4. 4

   Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.

5. 5

   Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.