Sesame-Ginger Beef
It's hard to compete with the amazing mixtures of flavors and textures that can come from a great stir-fry, and this Sesame-Ginger Beef recipe is one of the best. The snap from green beans in complimented by the tender beef and they're both enrobed in a umami-packed sauce filled with sesame, ginger and soy. Just make sure you serve it over rice, so you have something to soak up that sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet (I prefer cast-iron, stove/oven to table)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. skirt steak thinly sliced into 1/4" strips
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. plus 1 tbsp. canola oil divided
- 1 lb. green beans trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 " piece of ginger peeled and grated
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place beef in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, toss with cornstarch until well coated, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 teaspoon oil and cook green beans 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water and cover with a lid to steam, 1 minute more. Transfer green beans to a plate and discard any excess water.
- Return skillet to high heat and add remaining tablespoon oil. When oil is almost smoking, add beef. Stir-fry until beef is almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce to medium heat and add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; stir quickly to coat the beef. Add back green beans, then top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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