garlic-ginger beef stir-fry recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor profile.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often less costly.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15-20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

Add garlic and ginger to the skillet, stir-frying until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Return beef to the skillet; add water, sugar, and additional soy sauce if desired.

Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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