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Flank Steak Stir-fry
ennyfay
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Flank Steak Stir-fry
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ennyfay
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Flank Steak Stir-fry

A quick and delicious flank steak stir-fry recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe features tender beef, a savory sauce, and optional fresh vegetables.
#Stir-fry
#Beef
#Quick Meal
#Flank Steak
#Dinner
Marinating the beef
Marinating the beef

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Asian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
40g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Mixing the sauce ingredients
Mixing the sauce ingredients

Ingredients

  • Steak
    (flank preferably, thinly sliced)

    1 pound

  • Corn starch
    (for beef marinade)

    1 cup

  • Salt
    (for beef marinade)

    Pinch

  • Baking soda
    (for beef marinade)

    1 tsp

  • Brown sugar
    (for sauce)

    1 cup

  • Garlic
    (minced or powder, for sauce)

    1 tsp

  • Ginger
    (minced or powder, for sauce)

    1 tsp

  • Light soy sauce
    (for sauce)

    1 cup

  • Broth
    (water mixed with chicken/beef broth powder, for sauce)

    1 cup

  • Corn starch slurry
    (corn starch and water, for thickening sauce)

    1 tbs

  • Thai chili
    (optional)

    to taste

  • Green beans
    (optional)

    to taste
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Stir-frying the beef
Stir-frying the beef

Instructions

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  • 1

    Thinly slice your beef and add salt, cornstarch (1/3 cup), and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
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    Thinly slice your beef and add salt, cornstarch (1/3 cup), and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
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    Slicing thinly helps the beef cook faster and become more tender.
  • 2

    In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, and the water mixed with broth powder. Whisk until well combined.
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    In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, and the water mixed with broth powder. Whisk until well combined.
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    Ensure all ingredients are fully dissolved for a smooth sauce.
  • 3

    Heat a wok or large pan over high heat with a little oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat a wok or large pan over high heat with a little oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • 4

    If using, add Thai chili and green beans to the same pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Pour in the prepared sauce. Bring to a simmer.
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    If using, add Thai chili and green beans to the same pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Pour in the prepared sauce. Bring to a simmer.
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    Adjust chili amount to your spice preference.
  • 5

    Add the corn starch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Return the cooked beef to the pan and toss to coat. Serve immediately with rice.
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    Add the corn starch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Return the cooked beef to the pan and toss to coat. Serve immediately with rice.
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    A little slurry goes a long way; add gradually until desired thickness.
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