Ginger Beef

  • Yield:4 servings
  • Time:
    38 mins show details

A take on a Canadian Chinese dish that you can't easily find in the States. Tender, crispy beef in a sweet and tangy ginger sauce, served over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups
    rice
  • 1 pound
    skirt steak
  • 1 cup
    cornstarch
  • 3 cups
    vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    bell peppers, sliced
  • 4
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons
    ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon
    chili flakes
  • 1 cup
    light soy sauce
  • ¼ cup
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon
    sesame oil
  • 1 cup
    brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons
    toasted sesame seeds
  • salt + pepper
  • green onion, for garnish optional
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Equipment

  • wok, or something to deep fry in

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Preparation

  1. 14 mins

    Prepare rice according to your preferred method. I do 3 mins in the Instant Pot with a 11 min natural release.

  2. 5 mins

    Thinly slice steak against the grain, toss with cornstarch in a large bowl, and set aside.

  3. 2 mins

    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, season with salt + pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.

  4. 4 mins

    Add bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.

  5. 1 min

    Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. 5 mins

    Add the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Whisk together to thoroughly combine. Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally.

  7. 5 mins

    In the meantime, bring about 2-3 cups of vegetable oil to optimum frying temperature in a wok. Shake the excess corn starch off the beef and fry in batches until crispy. Drain the fried beef on paper towels.

  8. 2 mins

    Toss the fried beef with the sauce mixture. Thinly slice green onions and garnish. Serve over rice.

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