Description
Sizzling Spicy Garlic Beef Stir-Fry dances with bold Asian flavors, promising a quick and fiery dinner. Green beans and fragrant rice complete this restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin or flank steak, sliced into strips
Vegetables:
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup broccoli or broccolini
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
To Serve:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Instructions
- Infuse the beef with rich flavors by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Allow the meat to marinate for 10-15 minutes, enhancing its tenderness and taste.
- Utilize a high-heat wok or large skillet to rapidly sear the marinated beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Revive the same cooking vessel with additional oil, introducing aromatic elements like onions, garlic, and red chili. Sauté until fragrant, then incorporate green beans and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a crisp vegetable texture.
- Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. This liquid mixture will elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Transform the sauce’s consistency by introducing a cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy, clingy coating that embraces the ingredients.
- Reunite the seared beef with the vegetable medley, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution and uniform heating for 1-2 minutes.
- Present the vibrant stir-fry atop steamed rice, garnishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by marinating with cornstarch, which helps lock in moisture and creates a silky texture.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve quick caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough or rubbery.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispness throughout the dish.
- use tamari for gluten-free option, replace beef with tofu for vegetarian version, or swap green beans with mixed vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg