Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef and Green Beans
Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef and Green Beans
Ingredients
For the Crispy Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola
For the Sesame Ginger Sauce
- 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
For Serving and Garnish
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot, for serving
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef: Lay the flank steak on a cutting board. Using a fork, repeatedly prick the surface of the steak all over to tenderize it. Slice the beef thinly against the grain into small, uniform strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Coat the beef: Place the sliced beef strips in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the beef and toss well to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Fry the beef: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cornstarch-coated beef strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is crispy and deeply browned. Remove the crispy beef with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Prepare the sauce: While the beef is frying, combine the minced fresh ginger, pressed garlic, packed brown sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Whisk vigorously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Combine and finish: Carefully pour out any excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour the prepared sesame ginger sauce into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Add the trimmed green beans to the simmering sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly. Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss everything together to coat the beef and green beans evenly with the glossy sauce.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Serve: Divide the hot cooked white rice among serving bowls. Spoon the Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef and Green Beans generously over the rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef and Green Beans
Ingredients
For the Crispy Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola
For the Sesame Ginger Sauce
- 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
For Serving and Garnish
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot, for serving
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef: Lay the flank steak on a cutting board. Using a fork, repeatedly prick the surface of the steak all over to tenderize it. Slice the beef thinly against the grain into small, uniform strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Coat the beef: Place the sliced beef strips in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the beef and toss well to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Fry the beef: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cornstarch-coated beef strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is crispy and deeply browned. Remove the crispy beef with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Prepare the sauce: While the beef is frying, combine the minced fresh ginger, pressed garlic, packed brown sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Whisk vigorously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Combine and finish: Carefully pour out any excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour the prepared sesame ginger sauce into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Add the trimmed green beans to the simmering sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly. Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss everything together to coat the beef and green beans evenly with the glossy sauce.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Serve: Divide the hot cooked white rice among serving bowls. Spoon the Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef and Green Beans generously over the rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 5 min