Description
Ginger and Scallion Beef is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will awaken your taste buds with every bite. The tender strips of flank steak are marinated in soy sauce and cornstarch, then stir-fried with fresh ginger and scallions for a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is as simple to make as it is delicious, served over fluffy rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 scallions, chopped
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced beef: In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a dash of oil. Let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat over high heat until smoking.
- Sauté aromatics: Add vegetable oil followed by minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sear the beef: Add marinated beef in a single layer and let sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until browned.
- Add scallions: Stir in chopped scallions and cook for another minute until heated through.
- Serve: Plate over rice or noodles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg