Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry
Description
This stir-fry starts with marinating the thinly sliced beef in cornstarch for a light coating and thickening effect in the sauce. Beef is quickly seared in a hot pan using a high smoke point oil to lock in juices and prevent boiling. Vegetables including green beans, sliced bell pepper, and chopped white parts of green onions are stir-fried until just tender-crisp. Minced garlic and fresh ginger enhance the aroma and flavor as they cook briefly with the vegetables.
The prepared sauce, consisting of pear juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, and sesame oil, brings a balance of sweetness, saltiness, and mild heat. The beef is returned to the pan and everything is combined until heated through. Garnish with reserved green parts of green onions for a fresh finish.
This stir-fry works well served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Stir-Fry Mixture
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin steak
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 pound green beans trimmed (frozen is fine; if possible, at least partially thaw before cooking)
- 5-7 green onions about 1 small bunch, chopped (reserve the green ends for a flavorful garnish)
- 1 red orange, or yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
Sauce
- ½ cup pear juice look for it near the baby food or apple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside. Set aside 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of pear juice as well.
- Slice the steak into ¼" slices (or slightly thinner if you prefer). Sprinkle them lightly with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and toss to coat the steak.
- In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil (one with a high smoke point like grapeseed, peanut, or canola oil) over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer that covers the whole pan and cook 3-5 minutes or until the steak is cooked through. Move the steak off to the side of the pan (if it's very large) or transfer it to a plate while you cook the veggies so the meat doesn't "boil".
- Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they start to become tender-crisp. Add the chopped white ends of the green onions and the bell pepper and cook 1-2 minutes more. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant. Add the steak back to the pan and cook until the steak is heated through.
- Turn the heat to high and add the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. While the sauce is heating, whisk together the reserved cornstarch and pear juice. When the sauce is boiling, add the cornstarch mixture and cook about 1 minute or until the sauce is clear and thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over hot rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 623IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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