Description
Succulent maple ginger beef mingles sweet Canadian maple with zesty ginger, creating a bold Asian-inspired dance of flavors. Savory meat glazed with rich syrup promises delicious comfort you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) sirloin steak, sliced very thin
Seasonings and Starches:
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Liquids and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
Instructions
- Create a seasoning blend using corn starch, salt, and black pepper, thoroughly coating the sliced beef to ensure even distribution of flavors and potential crispy texture.
- Preheat a large skillet with canola oil over medium-high temperature, allowing the surface to become hot and ready for searing.
- Transfer the seasoned beef into the skillet, cooking each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, approximately 2-3 minutes per side for optimal caramelization.
- Craft a complex sauce by whisking together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, additional corn starch, and red pepper flakes in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour the carefully prepared sauce over the seared beef, allowing the liquid to simmer and gradually thicken, coating the meat with a glossy, flavorful glaze.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the beef is thoroughly cooked and the sauce reaches a perfect consistency that clings to each slice.
- Plate the maple ginger beef over a bed of steamed rice or tender noodles, creating an inviting and aromatic meal that balances sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes.
Notes
- Pick tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for the most succulent texture and quick cooking time.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak reaches your preferred doneness without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and verify corn starch is certified gluten-free.
- Reduce spiciness by cutting down or eliminating red pepper flakes if you prefer milder flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg