Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak or 2 cups leftover pork, lamb, or beef roast cut in strips (see step 1); 1 clove garlic; 1 bunch scallions (green onions); 4 cups mung bean sprouts, 1 head shredded romaine lettuce or escarole (4 cups), or 2 cups leftover steamed vegetables; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cut the steak into strips about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide.
2
Mince the garlic.
3
Thinly slice the scallions including most of the green tops.
4
Shred the lettuce if using.
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
When the oil is hot, add the beef (either fresh or leftover), and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7
Add the garlic, sugar, lemon peel, soy sauce, and vinegar and stir-fry 30 seconds longer.
8
Stir in the bean sprouts or lettuce and the scallions and stir-fry until the beef is barely cooked and the vegetables have just wilted, about 10 seconds more.
9
Remove the skillet from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Variations:
11
Omit the garlic.
12
Substitute a fat bunch of fresh cilantro or parsley, minced, for the scallions.
13
To make the dish taste less Chinese, substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of a prepared condiment such as pesto, black olive paste, chutney, or chili paste for the sugar, lemon peel, soy sauce, and vinegar in step

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak or 2 cups leftover pork, lamb, or beef roast cut in strips (see step 1), 1 clove garlic, 1 bunch scallions (green onions), 4 cups mung bean sprouts, 1 head shredded romaine lettuce or escarole (4 cups), or 2 cups leftover steamed vegetables, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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