Categories: Beef- main dish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak tips, trimmed
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided use
• 6 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 3 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 Tbsp. dry sherry
• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. roasted sesame oil
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 10 (3-inch) strips orange peel, sliced thin lengthwise
• 1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and sliced thin lengthwise
• 2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 scallions, sliced thin on bias

Directions

1. Cut beef with grain into 2 to 3-inch wide pieces. Slice each piece against grain into 1/2 inch thick slices. Cut each slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips.
2. Toss beef with 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and toss in bowl. Add cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
3. Spread beef in single layer on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Put sheet in freezer until meat is very firm but not completely frozen, about 45 minutes.
4. Whisk orange juice, molasses, sherry, vinegar, sesame oil and remaining 2 Tbsp. soy sauce together in bowl.
5. Line second rimmed baking sheet with triple layer of paper towels. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat until oil registers 375 degrees.
6. Carefully add a third of beef and fry, stirring occasionally to keep beef from sticking, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
7. Using wire-mesh skimmer, transfer meat to paper towel-lined sheet. Return oil to 325 degrees and repeat with remaining beef. After frying, reserve 2 Tbsp. frying oil.
8. Heat reserved oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add orange peel and jalapenos and cook, stirring occasionally, until about half of orange peel is golden brown, 1 1/2 -2 minutes.
9. Add ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic begins to brown, about 45 seconds. Add soy sauce mixture and cook, scraping up any brown bits, until slightly thickened, about 45 seconds. Add beef and scallions and toss. Serve immediately.

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