Ginger Garlic Beef Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb sirloin (sliced into narrow strips) or 1 lb flank steak (sliced into narrow strips)
    2 eggs, beaten
    3/4 cup cornstarch (yes, 3/4 cup!)
    1/2 cup water
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil (can use more)
    1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more or less)
    3/4 cup carrot, cut into small thin strips (about the size of a match)
    3 green onions, chopped (or to taste)
    2 -4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (can use more or less)
    3 tablespoons soy sauce (can use more)
    2 tablespoons cooking wine (red or white)
    2 tablespoons white vinegar
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
    1/2 cup sugar
Preparation
    Mix beef and eggs together in a bowl.
    Dissolve 3/4 cup cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water, the add to the beef/egg mixture; toss to combine with beef.
    In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, cooking wine, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar; set aside.
    Heat about 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok to hot but not smoking.
    Add in the beef mixture to the hot oil adding in batches at a time; separate with a fork, cook stirring frequently until crispy, repeat with remaining beef; set aside and drain oil in the wok.
    Add in about 1 tablespoon fresh oil to the wok, then add in dried chili flakes, carrots, green onion, fresh chopped ginger and garlic; saute until the carrots are crisp-tender (about 2 minutes).
    Add in the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.
    Add in the cooked beef strips; mix to combine until coated and heated through.
    Serve over cooked hot rice.

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