Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Garlic Beef Stir-Fry featuring tender flank steak, crisp green beans, and a savory-sweet chili garlic sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with a delightful Asian flair.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and toss until thoroughly coated. Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Green Beans: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to brighten and soften. Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover the pan, and steam the beans for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Remove the green beans from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Aromatics and Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Arrange the marinated beef in a single layer in the skillet and let it sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to develop caramelization. Stir-fry the beef for another 2 minutes until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked green beans to the skillet with the beef. Stir-fry everything together for about 1 minute to meld the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the spicy garlic beef and green bean stir-fry over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute green beans with broccoli florets or snow peas for a different vegetable texture and flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha to the marinade or during cooking.
- Make sure to slice the beef thinly against the grain for the most tender results.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity based on your heat preference.
