Description
A delicious and quick dish featuring crispy flank steak coated in a flavorful ginger garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Start by slicing your flank steak thinly against the grain. This ensures tenderness in every bite. Toss the slices in cornstarch until well-coated. Let them sit for about 10 minutes—this helps achieve that signature crispy texture.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside. You’ll smell the magic in this sauce even before it hits the pan.
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until crispy and browned on both sides. This only takes a few minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Simmer the Sauce: In the same pan, pour in the prepared sauce. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly and becomes glossy.
- Combine Everything: Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat it in the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce clings to the beef beautifully.
- Add Green Onions: Toss in the sliced green onions just before serving—they add a fresh, slightly sharp bite that cuts through the sweetness.
- Serve Immediately: Best enjoyed hot over a bed of steamed jasmine rice or with stir-fried noodles.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some red pepper flakes into the sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg