Soy Ginger Beef With Mushrooms

Soy-Ginger Beef with Mushrooms

Serves 4
This makes for an easy weeknight dinner full of umami flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound top sirloin or flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger root
  • 3 tablespoons peanut or other high-heat oil (divided use)
  • 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • STIR-FRY SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Optional Ingredients

  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Cooked rice

Directions

  1. Slice beef across the grain into 1/4-inch strips. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with soy sauce, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate 20 minutes.
  2. Make stir-fry sauce: In a small bowl, stir 3 tablespoons cold water into 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add oyster sauce, sherry, and sesame oil. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry beef 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  4. Return wok to stove over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Return beef to wok and add stir-fry sauce. Stir until sauce comes to a simmer and thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Season with pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve with cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
  • Sodium: 650.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 12.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 27.0 g