Black Bean Beef With Green Beans Recipe

Name: Black Bean Beef With Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) flank steak, trimmed; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons sake (rice wine); Bean Mixture:; 1/4 cup fermented black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Sauce:; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup sake (rice wine); 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; Stir-fry:; 4 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces); 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 1/2 cups vertically sliced red onion; 2 cups red bell pepper strips; 4 1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) flank steak, trimmed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons sake (rice wine)
Bean Mixture:
1/4 cup fermented black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Sauce:
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sake (rice wine)
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Stir-fry:
4 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces)
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 1/2 cups vertically sliced red onion
2 cups red bell pepper strips
4 1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

1
Cut steak with the grain into 2-inch-thick slices. Cut slices diagonally into thin strips. Combine steak and cornstarch through sake in a large bowl; stir to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.
2
To prepare bean mixture, combine beans through red pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
3
To prepare sauce, combine soy sauce through cornstarch in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
4
Place green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
5
To prepare stir-fry, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Drain beef; discard marinade. Add beef to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove beef from pan. Wipe pan with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in pan. Stir-fry bean mixture and onion 1 minute. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes. Add green beans and sauce mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes or until thick. Stir in beef. Serve with rice.

1335

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) flank steak, trimmed, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Beef With Green Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Bean Beef With Green Beans

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