Stir-Fried Beef with Tomato and Ginger
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 398
- Total Fat
- 19
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 6
- Protein
- 28
- Cholesterol
- 77
- Sodium
- 577
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, very cold (See Cook's Note.)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch long pieces, whites and greens kept separate
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (preferably young ginger), (See Cook's Note.)
1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into large chunks (into 8ths) (about 3 to 4 medium tomatoes)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Steamed rice, for serving
Directions
- Cut the beef against the grain into thin strips about 2 inches long (by 1/4-inch thick). In a large bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the beef and mix well. Set aside.
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat until very hot. Add the scallion whites and beef mixture to the skillet, arrange it in a single layer, and cook, without stirring, until well-browned on the bottom and still pinkish inside, about 1 minute. (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will be finish cooking later in the sauce.) Transfer to a bowl.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (only a few seconds if using young ginger). Add the scallion greens and tomatoes and cook until slightly softened and saucy, and tomato skin begins to wrinkle, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any collected juice to the skillet, add the hoisin sauce, and cook, stirring, until thick, about 30 seconds more. Season, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with rice.
Cook’s Note
Slicing meat thinly can sometimes be difficult. To make it easier to slice, chill it in the freezer until just firm. Young ginger has a pale golden skin and a bright, new flavor that isn't as assertive as its older self.