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Spicy Garlic Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans & Rice

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  • Author: cozykitcheneats
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Spicy Garlic Beef Stir-Fry is loaded with tender strips of beef, crisp green beans, and a flavorful garlic sauce with a bit of heat. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this quick and satisfying meal is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha (adjust to desired heat level)

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice:

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (or white rice)

  • 3 cups water

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice:

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. Prepare the stir-fry sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste or sriracha, and ground ginger. Set aside.

  3. Cook the beef:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.

  4. Stir-fry the vegetables:

    • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the green beans and onion, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until the green beans are tender-crisp. Add the garlic and bell pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant and tender.

  5. Combine the beef and sauce:

    • Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined.

  6. Serve:

    • Serve the spicy garlic beef stir-fry over a bed of rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of spice by using less or more chili paste/sriracha.

  • For a lower-carb option, you can serve this dish with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.

  • You can swap out the green beans for other veggies like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers if you prefer.

Find it online: https://cozykitcheneats.com/spicy-garlic-beef-stir-fry-with-green-beans-rice/