A savory-sweet stir-fry made with tender beef, garlic, and ginger in a glossy soy-based sauce. Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup water
4 green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 tsp sesame oil
Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and let rest for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, pour in the sauce and simmer until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked beef and toss to coat. Stir in green onions.
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Add chili flakes for heat.
Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.