Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef
Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef balances crunchy fried slices of beef with a glossy soy-ginger glaze, bright carrot matchsticks, and a gentle kick of heat. The sauce is sweet-salty with aromatic ginger and garlic, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing dish to serve with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine the beef and eggs in a bowl. In a separate container, whisk the cornstarch with the water, then stir this into the beef mixture.
- 2
Pour oil 2 to 3 inches deep into a wok and heat it to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the beef strips in batches until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes; remove them to drain and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- 3
Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the carrots, green onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Add the beef strips to the vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Calories 909.46 kcal High
- Protein 43.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 61.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 50.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.26 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 160.38 mg High
- Sodium 743.27 mg High
- Fiber 1.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 18.92 g High
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 387.88 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.28 mg Good Source
- Potassium 440.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 30.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 42.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅