Description
Sizzling Spicy Garlic Beef Stir-Fry dances with bold Asian-inspired flavors and quick-cooking green beans. Crisp vegetables, tender beef, and aromatic garlic create a perfect meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Cooking Oils and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Serving Accompaniments:
- Cooked jasmine or white rice
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by coating thin slices with a robust marinade of savory soy sauce, cornstarch, and aromatic sesame oil. Allow the meat to absorb flavors for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft a complex sauce by blending soy sauce, sweet hoisin, umami-rich oyster sauce, tangy vinegar, caramelized brown sugar, water, and thickening cornstarch into a harmonious mixture.
- Transform green beans into a crisp-tender side by sizzling them in a smoking hot skillet with a touch of oil. Quickly toss and stir until they develop a vibrant emerald color and slight char, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Unleash intense flavor by spreading marinated beef across the scorching pan, creating a golden-brown crust. Allow meat to develop deep caramelization without constant movement, then dynamically stir-fry until perfectly cooked.
- Elevate the dish with a fragrant burst of minced garlic, zesty ginger, and fiery red pepper flakes. Rapidly integrate these aromatics with the beef, releasing their potent essences.
- Reunite green beans with the beef, then drench the entire mixture in the prepared sauce. Gently simmer until the liquid transforms into a glossy, clinging glaze that embraces every morsel.
- Present the stir-fry atop fluffy rice, garnishing with a sprinkle of sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain for maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef for no longer than 15 minutes to prevent texture breakdown from soy sauce’s enzymes.
- Ensure high heat when stir-frying to achieve quick caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough or steaming.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand since stir-frying moves rapidly and requires immediate cooking attention.
- Use a carbon steel or cast-iron wok for optimal heat distribution and authentic restaurant-style searing.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or using different chili varieties like sriracha or sambal.
- Replace beef with tofu or chicken for dietary variety while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Create a low-carb version by substituting rice with cauliflower rice or serving over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg