Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze
Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze balances tender flank steak and springy noodles with a bright citrus note from tangerine and the mellow sweetness of hoisin. Earthy mushrooms, sweet red onion, cabbage, and thin butternut squash add texture and color, making each bite layered yet approachable. It’s great for a relaxed weeknight dinner when you want something vibrant but not overly spicy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in the noodles and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, sherry, tangerine zest, and ground ginger.
- 3
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add half of the beef slices to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the meat to a platter with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- 4
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan. Stir in the butternut squash, mushrooms, and onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly browned on the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until slightly wilted, about 2 more minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the cooked beef, tangerine sections, and hoisin mixture into the vegetables. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over Chinese noodles.
- Calories 761.69 kcal High 38%
- Protein 37.09 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 134.66 g 49%
- Total Fat 11.15 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.87 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1750.39 mg High 76%
- Dietary Fiber 13.81 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 18.06 g --
- Added Sugars 7.83 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 137.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.89 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 578.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 851.97 mcg Good Source 95%
- Vitamin C 43.94 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Gentle Thai Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Chow Mein Noodles, Cooking Sherry, and Diced Beef. Each serving provides about 761.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Chow Mein Noodles, Cooking Sherry, Diced Beef, Ground Ginger. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 761.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze healthy?
- Gentle Thai-Style Beef with Tangerine Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 761.69 calories and 37.09 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1750.39 mg (76% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.69 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.83 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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