Description
Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender slices of flank steak and crisp green beans tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce. This easy and nutritious stir-fry comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth until smooth. Set this sauce mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is nicely browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside temporarily.
- Cook the Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they become tender-crisp yet still retain a bit of crunch.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger with the green beans, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Combine Beef and Vegetables: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, mixing it well with the green beans and aromatics.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and green bean mixture. Stir continuously and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the stir-fry with sesame oil for added aroma and flavor. Give it a final stir and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when stirring in the garlic and ginger.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.
- Serve with steamed rice or your choice of noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
