Chinese Stir-Fry Beef And String Beans Recipe

Name: Chinese Stir-Fry Beef And String Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEEF MARINADE:; 1 pound beef tenderloin, flank steak or flap meat, cut into pieces; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 3 dashes black or white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon rice or shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil; SAUCE:; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon corn starch; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 pound string beans; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scallion, minced

Servings: persons

BEEF MARINADE:
1 pound beef tenderloin, flank steak or flap meat, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3 dashes black or white pepper
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon rice or shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon avocado oil
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon corn starch
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 pound string beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, minced

1
Marinade the beef: In a bowl, add and mix together the marinade (corn starch, baking soda, black/white pepper, sugar, sea salt, rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil and avocado oil) with sliced beef for at least 30 minutes.
2
Mix sauce: In a bowl, add and mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, corn starch, and water.
3
While the beef marinades, steam the string beans until slightly cooked. Do not cook the string beans all the way.
4
Heat the wok or large skillet on high heat and add oil. Add and stir-fry the garlic and ginger. Add the beef and stir-fry until beef is cooked. Add the string beans and sauce. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens. Serve immediately in a bowl over rice!

566

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEEF MARINADE:, 1 pound beef tenderloin, flank steak or flap meat, cut into pieces, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chinese Stir-Fry Beef And String Beans falls under the Seafood 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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Chinese Stir-Fry Beef And String Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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