Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
This Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dinner packed with tender beef, blistered green beans, and a garlicky soy-based sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve
Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- cutting board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb London broil thinly sliced across the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 12 oz fresh green beans trimmed and cut in half
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce for sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or more oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or dry sherry
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch; set aside while prepping other ingredients.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to blister and soften; remove to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, increase heat to high, and add beef in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return green beans to the pan. Stir in the remaining soy sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and 2–3 tablespoons water. Toss everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg