Ginger Beef
Chef: Megan Richmond
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 16-18 oz spinach leaves
- mashed potatoes
- olive oil
- sesame oil
- 3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine
Directions:
Cut the beef into very thin squares (not cubes) about 2" x 2" x 1/4"
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add beef and mix to coat all meat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour - preferably overnight.
Mix sauce ingredients - set aside.
Add garlic and a small bit of oil into fry pan. Saute about 1-2 min. Add spinach and about 1/4 cup of water. Cook spinach through about 8 min. Set aside.
In a wok or deep frying pan add 1/4 tsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp of olive oil and ginger. Saute for 1-2 min. Add marinated beef and cook through (about 6-8 min). Add sauce and cook for another 5 min over high heat (sauce will boil). Stir frequently. Add a little extra cornstarch to thicken if desired.
To Serve:
Scoop mashed potatoes onto plate forming flat bed. Place a layer of cooked spinach on top. Cover with Ginger beef and sauce.
Cut the beef into very thin squares (not cubes) about 2" x 2" x 1/4"
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add beef and mix to coat all meat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour - preferably overnight.
Mix sauce ingredients - set aside.
Add garlic and a small bit of oil into fry pan. Saute about 1-2 min. Add spinach and about 1/4 cup of water. Cook spinach through about 8 min. Set aside.
In a wok or deep frying pan add 1/4 tsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp of olive oil and ginger. Saute for 1-2 min. Add marinated beef and cook through (about 6-8 min). Add sauce and cook for another 5 min over high heat (sauce will boil). Stir frequently. Add a little extra cornstarch to thicken if desired.
To Serve:
Scoop mashed potatoes onto plate forming flat bed. Place a layer of cooked spinach on top. Cover with Ginger beef and sauce.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 30 min + marinating
Cook Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category:
Main Courses
Ethnicity:
Japanese