Description
Sesame-ginger beef delivers an explosion of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across palates with remarkable complexity. Tender marinated beef meets crisp vegetables, creating a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners when you crave something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) skirt steak (thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound (454 grams) green beans (trimmed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3-inch piece of ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon canola oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with cornstarch to create a crisp exterior.
- Heat skillet over medium-high and quickly sauté green beans for 1 minute, adding water and covering to steam for an additional minute until vibrant and crisp-tender.
- Increase skillet heat to high, adding remaining oil until nearly smoking to ensure proper beef searing.
- Stir-fry beef rapidly, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes until surface turns golden and meat is mostly cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and immediately introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar, stirring swiftly to create a glossy, flavor-packed coating on the beef.
- Reintroduce steamed green beans to the skillet, tossing gently to integrate with the aromatic sauce.
- Garnish generously with chopped green onions and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds across the dish for added texture and nutty complexity.
- Serve piping hot directly from the skillet to preserve the meal’s vibrant flavors and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Pat beef thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during stir-frying.
- Coating beef with cornstarch creates a protective layer that helps seal in juices and develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Use high heat for quick cooking to maintain beef’s tenderness and prevent overcooking, which can make meat tough and chewy.
- Feel free to swap green beans with other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas, bell peppers, or broccoli florets for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 331 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 763 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg