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30 minute ginger beef

If you're in the mood for a quick, tasty, and easy-to-make meal, this recipe is for you! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this ginger beef dish can be on your table in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skirt steak cut thinly (flank or tenderloin are also good options).
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for frying
  • 1 large white onion, chopped finely
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar rice vinegar, white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • Toast 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Mix the steak and corn starch together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place the onion and vegetable oil in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat. Sauté for 2 minutes, until the onions become translucent.
  3. Sauté the carrots with the onions for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Next, add the chili flakes, ginger, garlic and ginger. Mix in the onions and carrots. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Finally, combine the vinegar, sesame oil and sesame seed oil. Mix well.
  6. Reduce the heat to simmer, and let the sauce thicken slightly.
  7. To achieve the best frying temperature, heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet. To fry the beef, shake off any excess corn starch and fry each piece individually until golden brown. This takes approximately 3-4 minutes. Place the fried beef on a towel.
  8. Mix the sauce mixture with the fried beef. Add green onions. Serve immediately