Ginger-Soy Beef & Green Bean Stir Fry
Ginger-Soy Beef & Green Bean Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef and crisp green beans in a glossy ginger-soy glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this stir fry is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality results right at home. With its enticing aroma and colorful presentation, this dish will impress everyone around your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (dark)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Slice beef, trim green beans, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch mixture, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips for 3-4 minutes; remove from pan.
- Add green beans to the same pan; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until bright green. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pan along with the sauce mixture. Cook until beef is fully cooked and the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor. - Feel free to substitute green beans with broccoli or bell peppers. - For added spice, include chili flakes or serve sriracha on the side.