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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
Erika's Crispy Ginger Beef
  1. 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. 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. 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.