Sweet and Spicy Orange Beef
The name says it all! Slow-cook Country-Style Ribs in rice wine, chili-garlic sauce, agave and brown sugar until they’re fork-tender, then finish with orange juice and soy sauce.
Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine mirin, water, sweet chili garlic sauce, agave nectar, brown sugar and ginger in stockpot over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Place beef Country-Style Ribs in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
Cooking Tip: Mirin is a low-alcohol, sweet wine made from glutinous rice and is essential in Japanese cooking. It's available in Japanese markets and the ethnic section of most supermarkets.
Agave nectar is the liquid or syrup extracted from the Agave plant. The nectar is similar to the consistency of honey, but may have a milder flavor. Agave nectar can be found in health food stores or most supermarkets. -
Step 2
Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Add orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in soy sauce and orange peel. Return beef to cooking liquid; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Serve ribs with rice and remaining sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Information
438 Calories
4g SAT FAT
25g PROTEIN
2.8 mg IRON
8.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 438 Calories; 90 Calories from fat; 10g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 81 mg Cholesterol; 902 mg Sodium; 56 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.1 g Dietary Fiber; 25 g Protein; 2.8 mg Iron; 2.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 2.9 mcg Vitamin B12; 8.6 mg Zinc; 26.8 mcg Selenium; 79.7 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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