Thai Ginger Beef: an Easy Weeknight Meal
A delicious alternative to stirfry, this Thai Ginger Beef is bursting with flavor, ready in 20 to 30 minutes, is incredibly easy... perfect for weeknight meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
Cooking Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry white wine, or broth
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Sir Fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dark toasted sesame oil optional for flavor
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 green onions cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
- 2 Thai chilis seeded and chopped (or chili of choice)
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes
- chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Cooking Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dry sherry, water, sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Stir Fry:
- Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil and sesame oil. Then brown the beef, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the green onions, asparagus, and chilis; stir-fry until the veggies begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooking sauce; cook for another minute.
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small jar; shake to mix. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish each bowl with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and/or chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
If you can't get Thai Chilis they can be substituted with cayenne pepper, Serrano chili, Habanero pepper or dried Thai chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Protein: 23g