Name: Shaved Beef
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or avocado oil); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (non-GMO); 1 pound shaved beef (such as flank steak, thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons garlic (finely minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated); ¼ – ½ cup low sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup dark brown sugar (packed); 3-6 scallions (trimmed and thinly sliced, whites and greens separated); shakes red pepper flakes; sesame seeds; steamed broccoli (or shredded carrots, snap peas, bok choy); cooked white or brown rice (for serving or udon, soba or rice noodles)

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (non-GMO)
1 pound shaved beef (such as flank steak, thinly sliced)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons garlic (finely minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated)
¼ – ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
3-6 scallions (trimmed and thinly sliced, whites and greens separated)
shakes red pepper flakes
sesame seeds
steamed broccoli (or shredded carrots, snap peas, bok choy)
cooked white or brown rice (for serving or udon, soba or rice noodles)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, coat the shaved steak evenly with cornstarch and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat a few teaspoons of sesame oil, then add garlic, ginger, and the whites of the green onions. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, bringing it to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and sauce is slightly reduced, approximately 4 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the shaved steak in batches, adding more oil if needed. Use tongs to lay the beef in a single layer and flip when browned, cooking for about 2 minutes.
Ensure oil is at a high temperature before adding more beef each time. Remove beef from the pan once crispy on the edges but still pink in the middle.
If there's excess oil in the pan, pour some off or use paper towels to absorb it. If desired, add broccoli or other veggies and sauté for 2-3 minutes before returning the beef.
Pour the sauce over the beef and toss to coat. Add sliced green onions and stir constantly for about 3 minutes until the meat is reheated and the sauce thickens.

Notes

For best results, use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness.
Feel free to customize vegetables according to your preference or seasonality.
This dish pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.