Crispy Ginger Beef

14 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced into narrow strips
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Place cornstarch in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Add water gradually while whisking.
  3. 3
    Beat eggs into cornstarch mixture.
  4. 4
    Toss in beef and stir to coat.
  5. 5
    Pour 1 inch of oil into wok, heat until boiling hot, but not smoking.
  6. 6
    Add a quarter of the beef to the oil.
  7. 7
    Seperate with a fork and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, Remove, drain on paper towel and set aside.
  8. 8
    Repeat until all the beef is cooked.
  9. 9
    Drain off all oil except for about 1 tablespoons and add carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic in that order.
  10. 10
    Stir fry briefly over high heat.
  11. 11
    Combine last 5 ingredients and add to vegetable mixture.
  12. 12
    Bring to a boil and then add beef.
  13. 13
    Heat thorough and serve immediately.

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