Name: Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Oranges and Sesame Broccolini
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

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.

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