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Garlic Steak Stir-Fry

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This Garlic Steak Stir-Fry is a comforting, home-style Chinese-inspired main course that delivers deep, savory flavors. Thinly sliced round steak or venison is marinated in a blend of light soy sauce, beef bouillon, ginger, and garlic to ensure tenderness and rich taste. The dish features a glossy sauce thickened with cornstarch, balanced with the crisp texture of green peppers and water chestnuts. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, offering a satisfying protein-packed meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, hearty experience that brings the warmth of a wok to your kitchen table.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 669.4
Description
This Garlic Steak Stir-Fry is a comforting, home-style Chinese-inspired main course that delivers deep, savory flavors. Thinly sliced round steak or venison is marinated in a blend of light soy sauce, beef bouillon, ginger, and garlic to ensure tenderness and rich taste. The dish features a glossy sauce thickened with cornstarch, balanced with the crisp texture of green peppers and water chestnuts. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, offering a satisfying protein-packed meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, hearty experience that brings the warmth of a wok to your kitchen table.
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2 inch strips; partial freezing makes slicing easier.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, beef bouillon, ginger, mashed garlic, and sherry to make the marinade.
  3. 3
    Place meat strips in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
  4. 4
    Remove meat from marinade and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels; reserve the marinade.
  5. 5
    In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Add chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté until golden brown, then remove garlic, leaving the oil in the wok.
  7. 7
    Add the dried meat strips to the hot oil and sauté until browned on all sides.
  8. 8
    Pour in the reserved marinade and 1 cup of boiling water.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat and simmer the meat, covered, until tender (about 45 minutes).
  10. 10
    Remove the tender meat from the wok and keep warm in a low oven.
  11. 11
    In a separate small saucepan, mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup of the remaining boiling water to create a slurry.
  12. 12
    Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering liquid in the wok and stir until the sauce thickens.
  13. 13
    In the remaining oil in the wok, stir-fry green peppers and water chestnuts until crisp-tender.
  14. 14
    Return the cooked meat to the wok with the thickened sauce and vegetables.
  15. 15
    Toss everything together to coat evenly and add a dash of sesame oil for aroma.
  16. 16
    Serve immediately over hot boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 669.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.3g49%
Saturated Fat 8.6g43%
Cholesterol 232.9mg78%
Sodium 1030.7mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 85.8g172%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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