Beef and ginger stir-fry: a quick and flavourful recipe

Ingredients for Beef and ginger stir-fry

• 450 g skirt steak, trimmed, sliced against the grain into 6 mm-thick strips, patted dry

• 5 ml caster sugar

• 5 ml toasted sesame oil

• 5 ml plus 15 ml soy sauce

• 5 ml kosher salt, plus more

• 15 ml vegetable oil

• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced into 12 mm-thick rounds

• 1 piece (7.5 cm) ginger, peeled, very thinly sliced

• freshly ground black pepper

• 45 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• 15 ml fresh lemon juice

• cooked rice (for serving)

How to make Beef and ginger stir-fry

1. Toss the steak in a medium bowl with sugar, sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp salt to coat, then let it sit for 20 minutes.

2. Place a large frying pan over high heat. Pour in vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Heat until the oil is shimmering and you see wisps of smoke; if it’s not hot enough, the meat will steam instead of browning deeply.

3. Add the steak to the frying pan in an even layer (it’s acceptable to crowd it a bit) and cook undisturbed until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes.

4. Turn the steak over and add the onion, ginger, plenty of pepper, and 80 ml of water. Cook, tossing often, until the onion is just tender and the ginger has softened, about 2 minutes.

5. Remove the frying pan from the heat and add the butter, lemon juice, and remaining 15 ml soy sauce. Toss until the butter has melted and coats the steak. Taste and season with more salt if needed.

6. Divide the rice among bowls and top with the beef stir-fry.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.