Ginger Stir Fried Beef

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• oil
• 1/2 cup carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons wine (red or )
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/3-1/2 cup sugar
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional and to taste)

Recipe

• 1 slice the steak while partially frozen into narrow strips (this makes it easier to slice).
• 2 defrost the meat completely and squeeze out any excess water in the beef strips.
• 3 in a bowl, mix together the beef strips and beaten eggs.
• 4 dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup water, and mix with beef/egg mixture.
• 5 pour in about 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a wok until very hot, but not smoking.
• 6 add half of the beef to the oil.
• 7 separate with a fork, and cook, stirring occasionally until crispy, transfer to a plate.
• 8 repeat with the remaining beef.
• 9 remove the beef, set aside and drain oil.
• 10 up to this point, the beef can be prepared well in advance.
• 11 add in 1-2 tablespoons new oil, and heat oil to very hot.
• 12 add in carrots, green onions, ginger and garlic; stir fry over high heat for a couple of minutes.
• 13 add in soy sauce, red or wine, vinegar, sesame oil and crushed chilies (if using).
• 14 bring to a boil.
• 15 add in the beef; mix well to combine.
• 16 serve with or over cooked rice.
• 17 delicious!