Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger

Name: Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup carrots; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water

Quick-cooked beef with crisp vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Cuisine: Chinese

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup carrots
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp salt; let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 cup julienned carrots; stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Push vegetables to the side, add marinated beef, and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Pour over beef and vegetables, stirring until sauce thickens and coats everything (about 1 minute).