Garlic Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Garlic Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 600 g flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional, for thicker sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Sear the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Remove the seared beef from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In the same pan, add the fresh green beans and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the pan with the green beans. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the green beans, garlic, and ginger. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Toss all ingredients well to coat them evenly with the sauce. Continue to cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Remove the stir-fry from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
For the Stir-Fry
- 600 g flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional, for thicker sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Sear the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Remove the seared beef from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In the same pan, add the fresh green beans and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the pan with the green beans. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the green beans, garlic, and ginger. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Toss all ingredients well to coat them evenly with the sauce. Continue to cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Remove the stir-fry from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min