Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of beefsteaks such as flank or skirt steak
- ⅓ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- ⅓ cup of beef broth or water
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- 4 stalks of green onions
Instructions
- To thinly slice the steak in a simpler process, place it in the freezer for 45-60 minutes.
- Cut the steak against the grain, into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Add the beef slices and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- For 1 minute or until they become aromatic, sauté the minced ginger and garlic.
- Increase the heat to high and combine the thin beef slices with the marinade. Make sure the pan isn’t too full (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook the beef for about 2 minutes, flipping it to ensure that both sides are cooked.
- Brown sugar, beef stock, and green onions are added to the pot. 1–2 minutes of sautéing (taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings according to your own preference). Remove the pan from the heat. Serve and enjoy your meal!
Notes
This recipe for shaved beef provides really tasty results, and it’s quick and easy. The entire cook time for this recipe is 50 minutes, with 5 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cook time, and 30 minutes marinating time.
If you’re interested in more delightful ways to cook up shaved beef, then you should check out this video recipe.