Ginger Beef Stir-Fry
type: Recipe
headline: Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli or Snow Peas
description: Cook ginger beef stir-fry with thin beef strips, fresh ginger, green onion, broccoli or snow peas, garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce alternatives.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: beef, high-protein, weeknight, rice-bowl
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT18M
cook time: PT12M
total time: PT30M
recipe ingredient: beef: 450 g / 1 lb flank steak, sirloin, or stir-fry beef.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 2 tbsp thin matchsticks or grated.
recipe ingredient: broccoli: 2 cups florets.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 3.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 2 cloves.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: oyster sauce: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 2 tsp.
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, for serving (optional).
recipe instructions: Slice and marinate beef
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cut the beef thinly across the grain. Toss with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a splash of water until lightly coated. Let it rest while you prepare ginger, garlic, green onion, broccoli, and the sauce.
recipe instructions: Mix sauce and prepare ginger
  type: HowToStep
  text: Stir remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, rice vinegar, sugar, and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Cut ginger into thin matchsticks for a stronger bite or grate it for a smoother sauce.
recipe instructions: Steam-sear broccoli
  type: HowToStep
  text: Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli with a splash of water and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Move it to a plate so it does not overcook while the beef sears.
recipe instructions: Sear beef quickly
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add more oil if the pan is dry, then add beef in one layer. Let it brown before stirring. Cook just until most pieces lose their raw color, then move beef to the plate with the broccoli.
recipe instructions: Cook ginger and garlic
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add ginger, garlic, and green onion whites to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until very fragrant. If the pan looks dry, add a teaspoon of oil or water so the aromatics do not burn.
recipe instructions: Return everything with sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Put beef and broccoli back in the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss until the sauce bubbles and coats the food. Turn off the heat while the beef is still tender, then serve over rice.
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about: Fresh ginger
about: Beef
about: Broccoli or snap peas
mentions: Fresh ginger is the main flavor, so choose firm pieces with smooth skin.
mentions: Broccoli, sugar snap peas, snow peas, or green beans all work.
mentions: Pre-sliced stir-fry beef is useful if you still cut any large pieces thinner.
mentions: Use chicken, tofu, or mushrooms instead of beef.
mentions: Use snow peas, green beans, bok choy, or cabbage instead of broccoli.
mentions: Use hoisin plus soy sauce if oyster sauce is unavailable.
mentions: Fresh ginger: Ginger matchsticks, Grated ginger, Jarred ginger paste. Jarred paste is convenient but usually tastes milder, so use a little more.
mentions: Beef: Flank steak, Sirloin, Pre-sliced stir-fry beef. Cut very thinly so it stays tender during the short stir-fry.
mentions: Broccoli or snap peas: Broccoli, Snow peas, Green beans. Blanch or microwave broccoli briefly if your skillet is not large enough to cook it fast.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I use ground ginger?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Fresh ginger is better, but ground ginger can work in a pinch. Start with 1/4 tsp and adjust.
main entity: What vegetables work with ginger beef?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Broccoli, snow peas, snap peas, green beans, bok choy, cabbage, and mushrooms all work.
main entity: How do I keep beef tender?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Slice across the grain, marinate with soy sauce and cornstarch, and cook quickly over high heat.

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