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Sesame Orange Beef Stir Fry
Thinly slice beef. Combine with cornstarch and set aside. (I recommend freezing the beef for 20 minutes before slicing so it is easier to work with).
Wash oranges and zest. Proceed to juice the oranges over a measuring cup. I yielded 1 tablespoon orange zest and just shy of 1/2 cup of orange juice.
Combine soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, honey and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Separate white and dark parts of scallions. Thinly slice.
Trim ends of green beans and cut green beans into 2" pieces.
Heat a dry frying pan over medium low heat. Once hot, add sesame seeds. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until seeds are just brown but not burnt. Remove from pan and set aside.
Place pan back over heat and turn heat to high. Add 2 teaspoons canola oil. When oil is very hot, add sliced beef to pan. Toss 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on beef and cook a couple of minutes, until pink is almost gone. Flip once or twice and make sure to scrap bottom of pan. Remove from pan and set aside. (I recommend slightly under cooking the meat because you will be adding it back to the pan and you don't want it overcooked and tough.)
Toss string beans and 1/2 cup water in frying pan. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until green beans are just tender. Drain or use a slotted spoon to remove beans from pan and discard water.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil to frying pan. When hot, add scallion whites and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until scallions are just browning.
Add green beans, beef, sauce and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt back to pan. Cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Mix scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds in (reserving just a teaspoon of each for garnish).
Serve immediately and Enjoy! Excellent served alongside brown rice or Quinoa.
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Recipe courtesy of Alyssa Brantley | EverydayMaven
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