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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 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 905.51 kcal High 45%
- Protein 43.51 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 62.6 g 23%
- Total Fat 50.88 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 180.17 mg High 60%
- Sodium 654.11 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.32 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 18.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 121.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 491.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 21.11 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.63 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 905.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, Eggs, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 905.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef healthy?
- Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 905.51 calories and 43.51 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 654.11 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.73 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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