Ingredients
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
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⅔ cup dark brown sugar
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½ cup soy sauce
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½ cup water
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1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
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¼ cup cornstarch
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1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water.
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Increase heat to medium-high; stir until sauce boils and slightly thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
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Place beef into a large bowl; add cornstarch and mix until beef is thoroughly coated.
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Set aside until most of the cornstarch has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shake excess cornstarch from beef slices and drop into hot oil, a few at a time, stirring briefly and frying until edges become crisp, about 2 minutes.
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Remove beef with a large slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
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Remove excess oil from the skillet, then heat the skillet over medium heat; add beef slices and stir in prepared sauce. Add green onions and bring to a boil; cook until the onions have just softened and are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 391 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 55g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 391 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 1862mg | 81% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium 130mg | 10% |
| Iron 4mg | 19% |
| Potassium 606mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
