Drunken Stir-Fried Beef With Green Beans Recipe

Name: Drunken Stir-Fried Beef With Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Drunken Paste:; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons minced bird chile or 2 1/2 teaspoons minced serrano chile; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped galangal or peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass; 2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon grated lime rind; Stir-fry:; Cooking spray; 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut green beans; 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 cup Thai basil leaves

Servings: persons

Drunken Paste:
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons minced bird chile or 2 1/2 teaspoons minced serrano chile
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped galangal or peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
Stir-fry:
Cooking spray
1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut green beans
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup Thai basil leaves

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To prepare the paste, combine the salt and minced garlic in a mortar and pestle, and pound to form a paste. Add chile, galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves, one at a time, until each ingredient is incorporated into paste.
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To prepare stir-fry, heat a wok or large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add paste, and stir-fry for 30 seconds (fumes may cause eyes and throat to burn slightly). Add beef; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add beans; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, sugar, fish sauce, and vinegar; stir-fry for 1 minute or until beef reaches desired degree of doneness. Stir in basil.
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Wine Note: Here's a great example of a beef dish laced with lots of green flavors - in this case, lemongrass, lime and basil. A Sauvignon Blanc, itself sporting green notes, would pair wonderfully with this dish. Try Jepson Sauvignon Blanc 1999 (Mendocino County, California; $11).

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Drunken Paste:, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 7 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/4 teaspoons minced bird chile or 2 1/2 teaspoons minced serrano chile, and more.

Yes, Drunken Stir-Fried Beef With Green 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Stir-Fried Beef With Green Beans

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