Orange Flavored Beef

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound flank steak, cut in slices approximately 2-inches long, 1-inch wide and 1/3-inch thick
• Cornstarch for coating
• oil
• 2 slices fresh ginger, minced
• 3 green onions (white part only) cut in 1/4-inch pieces
• orange rind (from a 4-inch orange), cut in pieces a little smaller than the meat
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white cooking wine
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 tablespoon water
• fresh orange slices

Directions

Dip individual slices of beef in cornstarch to coat lightly. Heat 2 cups oil in wok on high. Deep-fry beef slices until light golden brown. Drain, set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok. Return to high heat. Add ginger, green onions and orange rind. Stir-fry 4 - 5 times. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture and orange slices. Bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Add beef, stirring 2 - 3 times to coat evenly. Spoon into serving dish. Garnish with orange slices. 4 servings (as part of a Chinese meal)

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Washington State Centennial Cookbook
Submitted By: Joy Bowers
ebowers@matnet.cm
Orange Flavored Beef