Description
Crispy honey-garlic beef stir-fry delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors with tender beef glazed in sweet-savory sauce. Sizzling wok techniques and quick cooking ensure restaurant-quality results that make dinner both exciting and effortless for home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef flank or skirt steak
Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) green beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 medium scallions
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
Coating and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Serving:
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain into thin, bite-sized strips, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking. Marinate the meat with a splash of soy sauce to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare supporting ingredients by trimming green beans and finely mincing fresh garlic. Separate scallion whites and greens, chopping each section distinctly for layered garnishing.
- Create a harmonious sauce by blending honey, rice wine, additional soy sauce, and water, whisking until ingredients integrate smoothly.
- Dust beef pieces with cornstarch, shaking off excess for a delicate coating. Heat a large skillet with oil until shimmering, then carefully place meat to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Once beef reaches desired crispness, transfer to a holding plate, maintaining temperature and texture.
- In the same skillet, sauté green beans and garlic, allowing vegetables to develop a slight char and retain crispness.
- Return crispy beef to the pan, pour prepared sauce over the ingredients, and gently toss to ensure complete coating and heat distribution.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped scallion greens across the top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed white rice, allowing the sauce to slightly soak into the grains for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by slicing steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- Cornstarch creates that irresistible crispy exterior, sealing in juicy beef flavors during high-heat frying.
- Cooking green beans briefly preserves their vibrant color and satisfying crunch, balancing the rich meat perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg