Ginger Soy Beef with Green Beans: 6 Tips for the Perfect Dish!
This Ginger Soy Beef with Green Beans is a delicious and quick Asian-inspired dish featuring tender beef strips, crisp green beans, and a savory sauce. Serve with steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced into thin strips
- 4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
- 1 cup beef broth divided
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, and half the cornstarch with half the beef broth. Whisk until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- In another bowl, coat the beef strips with garlic and ginger. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the green beans and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and green beans, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Mix the remaining cornstarch with the remaining beef broth to make a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, approximately 1 minute.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking the beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.