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30 Minute Ginger Beef

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30 Minute Ginger Beef is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that brings together tender strips of beef, a rich soy-ginger sauce, and crisp vegetables—all cooked in just half an hour. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade, satisfying, and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional: red chili flakes or sriracha, to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  4. Stir-fry the beef in batches until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, stir-fry red bell pepper until slightly softened.
  6. Return the beef to the pan. Add the sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened and everything is coated.
  7. Stir in green onions and chili flakes or sriracha if using.
  8. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Partially freeze the beef before slicing for easier handling.
  • Add snap peas, broccoli, or shredded carrots for extra vegetables.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Great for meal prep — store sauce and beef separately and combine with fresh veggies before serving.

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