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Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans
By Dr. Amanda Seay
It’s tough to beat the incredible medley of flavors and textures you get from a killer stir-fry. And let me tell you, this sesame-ginger beef recipe? It’s right up there with the best of ‘em. You’ve got that crisp snap from the green beans, paired perfectly with tender beef, all smothered in a sauce that’s like an umami explosion – sesame, ginger, and soy galore. But here’s the trick: serve it over rice, and you’ve got the perfect sauce-soaking canvas. It’s a game-changer!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds hanger steak, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided (2 tsp + 1 tsp)
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1 head of garlic, minced
- 6-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 tablespoons cane sugar
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Kimchi, for serving
- Jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1.In a mixing bowl, prepare the sauce by combining minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cane sugar. Set this flavorful sauce aside.
- 2.Begin by slicing the hanger steak against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towels and season them with cornstarch, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly with the seasonings.
- 3.In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry for 1 minute. Then, add 2 tablespoons of water and cover the skillet with a lid to steam the green beans for an additional 1 minute. Once done, transfer the green beans to a plate and discard any excess water.
- 4.Return the skillet to high heat and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of canola oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the seasoned beef strips. Stir-fry the beef until it’s almost cooked through, which typically takes 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5.Reduce the heat to medium and swiftly add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar to the skillet, making sure to coat the beef quickly with this savory sauce.
- 6.Reintroduce the cooked green beans to the skillet and mix them with the beef and sauce.
- 7.Finish the dish by topping it with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- 8.Serve your delectable Ginger Beef Stir-Fry immediately, accompanied by jasmine rice and kimchi for a delightful meal.
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