How to make Ginger & Scallion Beef Stir-fry and difference with Mongolian Beef 葱姜炒牛肉 |Chinese recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is usually cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is often cheaper.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

Add more oil if needed, then add garlic and ginger, stir-frying until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced scallions, green bell pepper, and carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return beef to the wok and mix well with vegetables.

Add rice wine and sugar, stirring to combine.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

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