This quick and flavorful stir-fry combines tender slices of round steak with crisp-tender green beans, all coated in a savory brown gravy sauce. The dish balances the richness of the beef with the freshness of the vegetables, enhanced by aromatic ground ginger and salty soy sauce. It’s a comforting, home-style Chinese-inspired meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and packed with protein. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Chinese Beef And Beans
Description
This quick and flavorful stir-fry combines tender slices of round steak with crisp-tender green beans, all coated in a savory brown gravy sauce. The dish balances the richness of the beef with the freshness of the vegetables, enhanced by aromatic ground ginger and salty soy sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, home-style Chinese-inspired meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and packed with protein. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, delicious dinner the whole family will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Slice the round steak diagonally into thin, bite-sized strips against the grain.
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In a small bowl, combine the contents of the brown gravy mix envelope, soy sauce, sugar, and ground ginger.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the sliced steak and toss to coat evenly.
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Heat half of the salad oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the frozen green beans to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Remove the cooked green beans from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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Add the remaining salad oil to the same skillet.
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Add the marinated steak strips to the hot pan in a single layer if possible.
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Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Return the cooked green beans to the skillet with the beef.
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Add 2/3 cup of water to the pan and stir well to combine everything and create a light sauce.
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Continue cooking and stirring for another minute until the dish is heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
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Serve the beef and beans hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 335.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.4g29%
- Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
- Cholesterol 93.1mg32%
- Sodium 84.2mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 33.6g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.