Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce or oyster sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by thinly slicing the beef against the grain. For easier slicing, you can partially freeze the beef for about 30 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce (if using), water or broth, and brown sugar or honey. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the aromatics.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch mixed with water to thicken. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and flavorful.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slice the beef very thinly against the grain for tender bites.
- Adjust the sweetness or saltiness by varying the soy sauce and sugar amounts to suit your taste.
- If you prefer more sauce, simply increase the soy and broth quantities, then thicken accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg