Description
Delectable spicy garlic beef stir-fry with green beans & rice delivers authentic Asian flavors in mere minutes. Home cooks can savor restaurant-quality cuisine without complex techniques or expensive ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked jasmine or white rice
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate: Envelop beef slices in a robust blend of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Rest at room temperature for flavor infusion.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch into a unified, glossy mixture.
- Green Bean Transformation: Sear green beans in a blazing skillet with oil, creating a quick char and vibrant emerald hue. Transfer to a holding plate once crisp-tender.
- Beef Caramelization: Distribute marinated beef across the scorching pan, allowing each slice to develop a golden crust. Stir-fry dynamically until perfectly cooked through.
- Aromatic Awakening: Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, rapidly integrating these flavor-boosting ingredients with the seared beef.
- Final Fusion: Reunite green beans and beef, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Simmer until the liquid transforms into a clingy, lustrous glaze that coats every ingredient.
- Serving Finale: Nestle the stir-fry atop steamed rice, crowning with a sprinkle of green onions and toasted sesame seeds for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Texture: Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each piece cuts easily and remains juicy during high-heat cooking.
- Control Heat Intensity: Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal spice tolerance – start with less and gradually increase for perfect flavor balance without overwhelming heat.
- Maintain Wok Temperature: Keep skillet or wok blazing hot to achieve authentic stir-fry caramelization, preventing meat from steaming instead of developing golden-brown crust.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap beef with tofu or chicken for alternative protein options; use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free version, allowing everyone to enjoy this vibrant dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg