Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fermented black beans and garlic create a savory, robust dish perfect for pairing with steamed rice. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, fermented black beans, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 tbsp chopped fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef to the wok along with 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 sliced green onions, toss to combine, and remove from heat. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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