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Beef with Garlic Sauce Recipe

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This Beef with Garlic Sauce recipe features tender thinly sliced flank steak cooked in a flavorful garlic-ginger sauce accented with soy, honey, and rice wine vinegar. The quick stir-fry method creates a deliciously savory and slightly sweet dish perfect for serving over rice with vegetables.

Ingredients

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Beef and Coating

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced or sirloin strips
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Aromatics and Slurry

  • 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar to create the sauce base.
  2. Coat Beef: In a separate bowl, toss the beef slices with 1 tbsp cornstarch until they are evenly coated, which will help create a nice sear and thicken the sauce later.
  3. Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to form a slurry that will be added at the end to thicken the garlic sauce.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the minced ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Cook Beef: Add the coated beef to the pan. Let it cook without moving for a bit to develop a proper sear, then stir and sauté until the beef is about halfway cooked through.
  6. Add Sauce and Thicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue simmering until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Serve: Serve the flavorful beef with garlic sauce hot, ideally accompanied by white or brown rice and stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing the beef against the grain will ensure tenderness.
  • Allowing the beef to sear without excessive stirring helps lock in flavor.
  • Adjust honey amount for sweetness preference.
  • Use chicken stock for depth, but vegetable stock is a good substitute for a lighter flavor.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions to add color and crunch.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice and stir-fried or steamed vegetables.
  • Make sure the skillet is hot before adding aromatics to release maximum flavor.

Keywords: beef garlic sauce, stir-fry beef, quick beef recipe, Chinese beef dish, garlic ginger beef stir fry

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