Ginger Beef Stir Fry – A Fragrant and Flavorful Asian Classic
Ginger Beef Stir Fry combines tender beef with bold ginger flavor.The dish is quick to cook and full of aroma.Fresh vegetables add crunch and balance.It’s a perfect everyday stir-fry with restaurant-quality taste.
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 450 g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green beans or broccoli florets
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup beef stock or water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef until just cooked; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, then add ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix sauce ingredients and pour into the pan.
- Return beef to the pan and toss until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Fresh ginger gives the best aroma and flavour.
- High heat ensures quick cooking and juicy beef.
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep them crisp.
- Adjust sauce thickness with stock or water.