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Ginger and Scallion Beef Recipe

Create a tender, juicy, and effortlessly delicious Ginger and Scallion Beef stir-fry at home using simple ingredients. This easy ginger beef recipe ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (230g) beef flap meat beef tenderloin or beef flank steak, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger peeled and thinly shredded
  • 3 stalks scallions cut into 2-inch (5cm) lengths
Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes white pepper powder
  • 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry or Shaoxing wine, optional

Instructions

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  1. Coat the sliced beef with cornstarch and let it sit for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix all the Sauce ingredients together and set them aside.
  2. In a wok or skillet, heat the oil over high heat until very hot. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the beef slices. Continue stir-frying for a few minutes until the beef is cooked through.
  3. Add the sauce and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until it thickens. Then, add all the scallions and stir until well combined.
  4. The best way to enjoy freshly cooked beef with ginger and scallions is alongside a steaming bowl of white rice.

Notes

  • Slice the beef into thin, bite-sized pieces. Once in the wok or skillet, spread the meat in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
  • Tenderize the sliced beef by coating it with corn starch. This process, known as velveting in Chinese cooking, results in incredibly tender beef.
  • Ensure the wok or skillet is fully heated before stir-frying. You'll know it's reached the optimum heat when a swirl of white smoke appears on its surface.
  • Prepare the ginger scallion sauce in a small bowl by mixing all the ingredients. Make sure any corn starch is fully dissolved. Give the sauce a quick stir before adding it to the stir-fry to ensure even distribution. Aim for a light coating of sauce on the ingredients for an authentic Chinese stir-fry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.