Spicy Ginger Beef

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Transform your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Spicy Ginger Beef, a quick stir-fry dish that brings restaurant-quality meals right to your table. Tender slices of beef sirloin are infused with the warming zest of freshly grated ginger, aromatic garlic, and a kick of red chili flakes, all enveloped in a rich and savory sauce made with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for balance. The dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Served over a bed of steamed white rice and garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this recipe is a perfect harmony of heat, sweetness, and umami-rich flavors. Whether you're a fan of spicy Asian-inspired cuisine or simply want to spice up your meal rotation, Spicy Ginger Beef is sure to impress!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 500 grams beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
• 4 cups steamed white rice, for serving

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add water and mix until well combined. Set aside.

2. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

3. Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Lower the heat to medium-high and add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss to coat the beef in the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully cooked.

6. Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for another 30 seconds.

7. Transfer the Spicy Ginger Beef to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

8. Serve hot over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (356.8g)

Calories		634
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.1 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	8.6 g	43%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	4.3 g
Cholesterol		87 mg	29%
Sodium		1375 mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate		54.2 g	20%
	Dietary Fiber	1.4 g	5%
	Total Sugars	3.6 g
Protein		39.6 g	79%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		74 mg	6%
Iron		6.1 mg	34%
Potassium		605 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 970 cal (39.2%%)

Protein: 634 cal (25.7%%)

Carbs: 869 cal (35.1%%)