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Crispy Ginger Beef

Ginger beef, a takeout favorite, is even better made at home. Beef strips are wok-fried with a crispy coating, veggies, and a sweet dark sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Canadian
Calories: 364

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 cup canola oil, or as needed
  • 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup minced fresh ginger root
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Method
 

  1. Place cornstarch in a large bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture; toss steak strips in mixture to coat.
  2. Pour canola oil into a wok, 1-inch deep; heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Place 1/4 of the beef strips into hot oil; separate strips with a fork. Cook, stirring frequently, until coating is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove beef to drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining beef.
  3. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir carrot, bell peppers, green onions, ginger, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over vegetables in wok; bring mixture to a boil. Stir beef back into vegetable mixture; cook and stir just until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 614mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23g

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