Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese-American dish featuring tender beef in a savory, slightly sweet soy-garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 scallions (green onions), chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the coated beef in batches, searing each side until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Add chopped scallions and stir to combine.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Substitute chicken or tofu for beef for a variation.
- Adjust sweetness by replacing brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- Spice it up with more red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg