Chinese Beef & Beans

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A quick and savory stir-fry combining tender beef strips with crisp green beans in a rich brown gravy
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This classic Chinese-style beef and beans dish is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Tender strips of round steak are marinated briefly in a savory blend of soy sauce, sugar, and ginger, then stir-fried to perfection. Crisp-tender French-style green beans add a fresh, bright contrast to the rich, savory brown gravy that coats every bite. It’s a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, offering a hearty yet simple meal that comes together in under thirty minutes. Perfect for serving over steamed rice, this recipe brings restaurant-quality satisfaction to your home kitchen with minimal effort and pantry staples.

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Chinese Beef & Beans

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 335.6

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This classic Chinese-style beef and beans dish is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Tender strips of round steak are marinated briefly in a savory blend of soy sauce, sugar, and ginger, then stir-fried to perfection. Crisp-tender French-style green beans add a fresh, bright contrast to the rich, savory brown gravy that coats every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, offering a hearty yet simple meal that comes together in under thirty minutes. Perfect for serving over steamed rice, this recipe brings restaurant-quality satisfaction to your home kitchen with minimal effort and pantry staples.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice the round steak diagonally across the grain into thin strips.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the contents of the brown gravy mix, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger.
  3. Pour the marinade over the beef strips and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of salad oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 10 ounces of frozen French-style green beans to the hot oil.
  6. Cook the beans, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Remove the cooked beans from the skillet and set aside.
  8. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet.
  9. Add the marinated beef strips to the skillet in a single layer.
  10. Stir-fry the beef for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  11. Return the green beans to the skillet and add 1/3 cup water.
  12. Stir and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
  13. Serve immediately over hot steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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.

Keywords: chinese beef, beef and beans, stir fry, green beans, quick dinner, weeknight meal, brown gravy, soy sauce, round steak, asian inspired, easy recipe, comfort food
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