Best 7 Mandarin Beef Skillet Recipes

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**Mandarin Beef Skillet: A Culinary Journey to the Orient**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Mandarin Beef Skillet, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of East and West. Succulent strips of beef are tenderly marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, infusing them with an aromatic symphony of umami and spice. Seared to perfection, the beef is then tossed with an irresistible medley of crisp bell peppers, tender broccoli florets, and succulent pineapple chunks, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures. A luscious mandarin orange sauce, prepared with a harmonious balance of tangy citrus, sweet honey, and a hint of chili heat, envelops the ingredients, infusing each bite with a delightful burst of flavor. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite noodles, this Mandarin Beef Skillet is an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Beijing or the serene gardens of Kyoto.

**Additional Recipe Delights:**

- **Mandarin Chicken Skillet:** Experience a tender twist on the classic Mandarin Beef Skillet by replacing the beef with succulent chicken breasts. Savor the same flavorful marinade and vibrant sauce, complemented by the delicate texture of chicken.

- **Mandarin Pork Skillet:** Embark on a culinary journey to Sichuan province with our Mandarin Pork Skillet. Tender pork strips are marinated in a fiery blend of chili sauce, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice, then stir-fried with crisp vegetables and coated in a luscious mandarin orange sauce. Prepare for a delightful dance of heat and tang in every bite.

- **Mandarin Tofu Skillet:** Delight in a vegetarian rendition of the Mandarin Beef Skillet with our Mandarin Tofu Skillet. Extra-firm tofu is marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Tossed with colorful vegetables and coated in a sweet and tangy mandarin orange sauce, this dish is a testament to the versatility of plant-based cuisine.

- **Mandarin Shrimp Skillet:** Dive into a seafood extravaganza with our Mandarin Shrimp Skillet. Plump shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, cilantro, and garlic, then sautéed until perfectly cooked. Combined with a medley of crisp vegetables and enveloped in a vibrant mandarin orange sauce, this dish is a coastal delight that will tantalize your senses.

- **Mandarin Fish Skillet:** Embark on a culinary voyage to the shores of Southeast Asia with our Mandarin Fish Skillet. Delicate fish fillets are marinated in a fragrant mixture of lemongrass, ginger, and turmeric, then pan-seared until flaky and tender. Nestled amidst a medley of colorful vegetables and bathed in a luscious mandarin orange sauce, this dish is a celebration of the ocean's bounty.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND TANGY MANDARIN BEEF



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Nothing like a quick and healthy stir fry. Serve over rice. **Feel free to spice this up more with some red pepper flakes.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
4 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp sherry
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ketchup
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp cooking oil
3/4 lb sirloin steak, sliced into 1/8 inch thin strips
4 green onions, halved length and cut into 2 inch pieceswise
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl combine soy sauce into cornstarch and stir to make a slurry. Add soy sauce through garlic powder to slurry and mix well. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat a wok or skillet on medium high heat. Add cooking oil and heat until shimmering. Add beef strips and stir-fry until no pink remains.
  • 3. Add green onion and stir-fry until soft. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to meat and onions. Bring to a boil until thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

MANDARIN BEEF STIR-FRY



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A very good Asian dish, another favorite in our house, this dish is great made with chicken strips also.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder
1 lb beef, cut into thin strips (any kind of cut you desire, sirloin is good)
2 cups snow peas (fresh or frozen)
1 medium onion, cut in wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine, the first five ingredients; remove half, set aside.
  • Add sliced beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry veggies in oil for 2 mins; remove, keep warm.
  • Drain, and discard the marinade.
  • In the same skillet, stir-fry the beef, until no longer pink.
  • Add the reserved veggies.
  • Combine the cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; add to skillet.
  • Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 mins, or until thickened.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.8, Fat 87.7, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 2130.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 16.2

MANDARIN BEEF



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Think you can't make Chinese food? Think again! This will make you look like a pro and tastes even better than take out. The flank steak is so tender it almost melts in your mouth. Make sure to prep everything first because the cooking happens in just minutes. The nutrition facts are off since the oil is used for flash frying and will be drained. From the Yang Sing restaurant in San Francisco.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Peppers

Time 28m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean beef (such as flank steak)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1 red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 scallions, sliced in 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce (Heinz 57 steak sauce is good too)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut beef across the grain into 1 inch x 1/2 inches x 1/8 inches strips. Add cornstarch and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well and set aside.
  • Seasoning sauce: Mix all seasoning ingredients together and stir again before using.
  • Pour approximately 2 cups of oil into a wok and heat to 350. Add beef and stir fry for 30 seconds. Remove beef from oil and set aside. Drain hot oil from wok. Reheat wok and add 1 tablespoon of fresh oil. Add garlic, ginger, and bell peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add seasoning sauce and cook for another 30 seconds before adding beef and scallions. Toss for a few seconds to heat through before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1308.8, Fat 129.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 811.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 23.8

MANDARIN BEEF



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Make and share this Mandarin Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

375 g stir-fry beef, of choice
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded carrot
1 large green capsicum, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 teaspoon chile puree
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 shallots, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut beef into thin strips.
  • Mix egg white, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and sugar in a bowl.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Spray wok with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble.
  • Add oil, rotate wok to coat with oil.
  • Add beef, stir-fry 3- 4 minutes or until brown.
  • Add carrots, capsicum, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chile puree, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and shallos, cook and stir 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 256.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.5

MANDARIN BEEF



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This is an easy beef and bell pepper dish that tastes like Chinese Restaurant faire. I got this out of a cookbook that was so worn from use, that it fell apart. I serve this with steamed rice and homemade wonton soup. I never have any leftovers.

Provided by Dorichan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb beef, boneless round or 1 lb sirloin steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions
1 large green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1 -2 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Thinly slice beef. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the cornstarch, salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the sugar and white pepper in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Cut green pepper into 1/8-inch strips.
  • Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add beef, ginger root and garlic; stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes. Add green pepper, carrot and chili paste; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in green onions and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook and stir 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1184.3, Fat 121.1, SaturatedFat 46.4, Cholesterol 149.8, Sodium 1287.1, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.3

MANDARIN BEEF STIR-FRY



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I love this with the hot rice...

Provided by Sharon Johnson

Categories     Beef

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c orange juice
1/2 c soy sauce, light
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 lb beef round steak, cut into thin strips
2 c frozen or fresh snow peas
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 c fresh mushrooms, leave whole or sliced
2 Tbsp veg. oil
1 can(s) 11 oz. mandarin oranges, drained
2 Tbsp corn starch
hot rice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; remove half and set aside. Add beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. In large skillet or wok, stir fry vegs in oil for 2 minutes; remove and keep warm. Drain and discard the marinade. In the same skillet, stir fry the beef till no longer pink. Add the oranges and reserved vegs. Combine the cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over hot rice.

MANDARIN BEEF



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak or round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, (with tops)
1 , large green bell pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 shredded carrot
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

Steps:

  • Trim fat from beef steak cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Stack slices and cut lengthwise into thin strips. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the cornstarch, salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the sugar and white pepper in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.Cut green onions diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Cut bell pepper into 1/8-inch strips. Heat wok until very hot. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil tilt wok to coat side. Add beef, gingerroot and garlic stir-fry 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Add bell pepper, carrot and chili paste stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in green onions and 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce Stir-fry 30 seconds. 4 servingsFrom "Betty Crocker's New Chinese Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh mandarin oranges. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use canned mandarin oranges. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • You can use any type of beef for this recipe. Flank steak, skirt steak, and top sirloin are all good choices.
  • Be sure to slice the beef against the grain. This will help to make it more tender.
  • If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead.
  • Serve this dish over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This mandarin beef skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. Serve it over rice or noodles, and you have a complete meal that is both delicious and satisfying.

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