Sesame Ginger Beef Recipes

SESAME GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the plum sauce, ginger, soy sauce and pepper flakes; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, broccoli, carrots, onions and garlic until tender. Return beef to the pan. Whisk the plum sauce mixture; stir into skillet. , Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in peanuts. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME AND GINGER BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Microwave the pizza dough on 50 percent power to soften, 1 to 2 minutes, then let rest 5 minutes. Grease a large plate with vegetable oil; shape the dough into a 9-inch round and place on the plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Toss the coleslaw mix, vinegar, chili oil, and salt to taste in a bowl. In another bowl, toss the roast beef, sesame oil, scallions and ginger.
• Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dough seed-side down and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Cover and fry, shaking the pan occasionally, until the dough is golden, about 3 minutes per side, turning with tongs. Transfer to paper towels, season with salt and cool.
• Wipe out the skillet and place over high heat. Add the roast beef mixture and stir-fry until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Slice the flatbread in half horizontally. Layer the beef, coleslaw mixture and cilantro on the bottom half. Cover with the top and cut into 4 wedges.
• Bing is a Chinese flatbread, often used to sandwich meat, eggs or fried dough for breakfast.
• Per serving: Calories 561; Fat 27 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 27 mg; Sodium 906 mg; Carbohydrate 62 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 22 g

SESAME GINGER BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut beef into 1/4-in.-thick strips. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2-8 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain beef, discarding marinade in dish. Thread beef onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently using 1/2 cup of reserved marinade. , To make glaze, bring remaining marinade (about 3/4 cup) to a boil; whisk in 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch. Cook, whisking constantly until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Brush kabobs with glaze just before serving. If desired, top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

GINGER BEEF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients and add beef strips.
• Toss to coat well.
• Allow to marinade 30 minutes or overnight.
• In frying pan or electric wok, heat 2 tsp oil over medium heat.
• Stir fry beef mixture in oil 2-3 minutes or until browned.
• Remove from pan, and set aside.
• In pan add remaining 3 tsps of oil, and stir fry vegetables, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
• Add beef back to pan and stir fry 2 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch and water together and add to frying pan.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
• Serve with rice or oriental noodles.

CRISPY GINGER BEEF

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in a large bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture; toss steak strips in mixture to coat.
• Pour canola oil into wok 1-inch deep; heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Place 1/4 of the beef strips into hot oil; separate strips with a fork. Cook, stirring frequently, until coating is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove beef to drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining beef.
• Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir carrot, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, ginger, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper together in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over vegetables in wok; bring mixture to a boil. Stir beef back into vegetable mixture; cook and stir just until heated through, about 3 minutes.

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

GROUND BEEF SESAME GINGER STIR FRY

Steps:

• Boil water and add rice; cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
• In a 12-inch skillet or wok, add ground beef, and both powders, stirring often.
• Remove beef and drain wok or skillet if needed.
• In same skillet, add all veggies, water chestnuts and marinade.
• Reduce heat to medium; cover.
• Cook veggies 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally.
• Return beef to skillet, mixing well.
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve over rice.

GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey powder, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
• Heat vegetable oil in a wok until simmering. Add skirt steak, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add stir-fry vegetables. Pour in sauce mixture. Cook until vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.