Spicy Garlic Beef Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
Spicy Garlic Beef Stir Fry
Description
This stir fry recipe centers on flank steak sliced thinly against the grain for tenderness and cooked over high heat to develop flavor. The beef is seared briefly and removed to prevent overcooking. Vegetables including green onions, garlic, ginger, and snow peas are then stir-fried to retain freshness and slight crispness.
The sauce balances salty, sweet, spicy, and umami elements, combining soy sauce, mirin, chili garlic paste, and honey. Toasted sesame oil adds depth and aroma, while cornstarch thickens the sauce for a glossy coating. Tossing the beef back into the sauce mixture integrates all flavors evenly.
The finished stir fry provides a mixture of tender beef and crunchy vegetables enhanced by a layered sauce. Garnishing with white sesame seeds adds a subtle nutty texture. It's well suited for serving with rice or noodles for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound flank steak , sliced thinly against the grain
- 6 green onions , thinly sliced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 12 ounces snow peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- white sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil to a large skillet on high heat.
- Add the steak slices and cook for 3 minutes on each side in batches (do not crowd pan).
- Remove steak, lower heat to medium.
- Add the green onions, garlic, ginger, and snow peas and stir well, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add in the soy sauce, mirin, chili garlic paste, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil and stir until sauce thickens.
- Toss beef back into the mixture. Sprinkle white sesame seeds over the top before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
