Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin pieces.
- Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until thoroughly coated.
- Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- In batches, add the beef to the skillet and fry until browned and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the browned beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss it in the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the beef in soy sauce and ginger before coating with cornstarch for extra flavor.