Beef Sirloin Stir Fry With Orange Garlic Sauce

Serve this fresh, attractive and garlicky stir-fry with rice and a green vegetable. From homemaker's yet again, and more to come.

Steps

Cut beef across grain into thin strips.

Mix with 1 tbsp of the soy sauce , cornstarch and 1 / 2 tsp pepper.

Cut carrots into thirds.

Thinly slice lengthwise.

Grate 1 / 4 tsp of the orange rind.

Place in small bowl.

Juice orange , discarding pulp.

Add juice to bowl with remaining soy sauce , rice vinegar and sesame oil.

Stir in generous pinch of sugar until dissolved.

Set aside.

In wok or skillet , heat 1 cup oil over high heat.

Fry half of the beef until lightly browned , 30 to 60 seconds.

Using slotted spoon , transfer to sieve set over bowl to drain any remaining oil.

Repeat with remaining beef.

Fry carrots until edges are browned , 4 to 5 minutes.

Using slotted spoon , transfer to sieve.

Pour out all but 1 tbsp of the oil.

Add garlic and pinch of salt.

Stir-fry until golden , about 20 seconds.

Add orange mixture.

When boiling , add beef and carrots.

Stir-fry until sauce is thickened , about 30 seconds.

Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with onion.

Ingredients

beef sirloin, soy sauce, cornstarch, carrots, orange, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic cloves, green onion, pepper, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, salt