This ginger beef recipe is so much better than takeout! Serve it with homemade fried rice or plain rice. If you like spicy, just add more chili pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips
- ½ cup canola oil, or as needed
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place cornstarch in a large bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture; toss steak strips in mixture to coat.
Step 2
Pour canola oil into a wok, 1-inch deep; heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Place 1/4 of the beef strips into hot oil; separate strips with a fork. Cook, stirring frequently, until coating is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove beef to drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining beef.
Step 3
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir carrot, bell peppers, green onions, ginger, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over vegetables in wok; bring mixture to a boil. Stir beef back into vegetable mixture; cook and stir just until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Tips
This is the original recipe but I like to add about 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce as a variation. I also like to add sesame oil to the oil when I fry the beef.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 364 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol103mg | 34% |
Sodium614mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C54mg | 271% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium398mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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