Name: Crispy Ginger Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Canadian, Asian
Ingredients: 0.75 cup cornstarch; 0.5 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips; 0.5 cup canola oil, or as needed; 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 3 green onions, chopped; 0.25 cup minced fresh ginger root; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Crispy Ginger Beef

Ginger beef, a takeout favorite, is even better made at home. Beef strips are wok-fried with a crispy coating, veggies, and a sweet dark sauce.

45 min total 25 min prep 20 min cook 5 364 cal

Instructions

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1 Place cornstarch in a large bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture; toss steak strips in mixture to coat.
2 Pour canola oil into a wok, 1-inch deep; heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Place 1/4 of the beef strips into hot oil; separate strips with a fork. Cook, stirring frequently, until coating is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove beef to drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining beef.
3 Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir carrot, bell peppers, green onions, ginger, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
4 Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over vegetables in wok; bring mixture to a boil. Stir beef back into vegetable mixture; cook and stir just until heated through, about 3 minutes.