CHINESE FIVE-SPICE STEAK WITH ORANGES AND SESAME BROCCOLINI

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Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Oranges and Sesame Broccolini image

The secret to the deep orange flavor in this simple weeknight dinner is to sear halved oranges next to the steak as it cooks, and then squeeze the caramelized juice all over your plate before digging in.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Orange     Steak     Sesame Oil     Green Onion/Scallion     Rice     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Winter     Citrus     Broccoli     One-Pot Meal     Dairy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 small oranges (about 1 lb.)
1 1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
1 tsp. light brown sugar
2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 hanger steak (about 1 1/4 lb.), cut in half lengthwise, center gristle removed
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 bunches broccolini (about 1 1/2 lb.), trimmed, halved lengthwise if large
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt
Steamed rice and hot sauce (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Finely grate 2 tsp. orange zest from 1 orange into a small bowl. Cut all oranges in half; set aside.
  • Add five-spice powder, brown sugar, and 2 tsp. kosher salt to bowl with zest and stir to combine. Rub steak all over with spice mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high. Cook steak, turning often, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 130˚F for medium-rare, 15-20 minutes total. After steak has cooked for about 5 minutes, nestle orange halves cut side down around steak and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer oranges to a plate. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Arrange broccolini in an even layer in same skillet and heat over high. Cook, undisturbed, until well charred, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook until tender and slightly charred all over, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl. Squeeze in juice from 2 orange halves over. Add sesame oil, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and toss to coat.
  • Transfer steak to a platter. Arrange broccolini mixture alongside. Top with scallions, sea salt, and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with charred orange halves to squeeze over, rice, and hot sauce alongside, if desired.

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