ginger beef and green beans

Recipe by
Heather Trice
Indianapolis, IN

This quick and easy meal can be prepared and on the table in under half an hour. We love it as is but also have served it over cooked rice. The tender crisp green beans bring great texture to the beef. I often use the shredded beef sold in the meat department for even faster prep.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For ginger beef and green beans

  • 1 lb
    skirt steak or shredded beef
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1 lb
    green beans with ends trimmed
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated ginger (approx 3 inch piece)
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2
    green onions
  • 1/4 c
    slivered almonds

How To Make ginger beef and green beans

  • 1
    If using Skirt steak, slice into 1/4" strips. Pat beef dry. Place in a mixing bowland toss with salt, pepper and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, medium high heat, add green bean and drizzle 1 tsp of oil. Cooke one minute. Add 2 T water and cover with a lid. Steam for 2.minutes then rove from pan and drain any remaining water. Set aside.
  • 3
    Return skillet to high heat, add oil. When oil is hot add beer and stir fry until almost cooked through. Reduce to meduim heat. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar. Stir beef to coat. Add back green beans and toss again. Top with chopped green onions and almonds.
  • 4
    Serve and enjoy. May he served over rice.

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