Description
A delicious and quick stir-fry recipe featuring tender beef coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (or honey as a substitute)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Toss the thinly sliced beef in cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and cook until browned on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine sauce ingredients: Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Add green onions and cook for another 1–2 minutes (just until slightly tender).
- Serve: Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish can also be made with chicken or tofu as alternatives.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg