Ginger Garlic Beef Stir-Fry

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Adjust the garlic, ginger and chili flakes to taste."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. Mix beef and eggs together in a bowl.
2. Dissolve 3/4 cup cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water, the add to the beef/egg mixture; toss to combine with beef.
3. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, cooking wine, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar; set aside.
4. Heat about 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok to hot but not smoking.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. Add in the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.
8. Add in the cooked beef strips; mix to combine until coated and heated through.
9. Serve over cooked hot rice.

Reviews

[lindalue_32]

not so good, too much ginger