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Blistered green beans and browned ground beef in a glossy soy sauce glaze

Chinese Green Beans and Ground Beef

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 0.5 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp wate r

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add green beans and stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes until the skins are blistered and slightly charred. Remove beans from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same wok. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned.
  4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to the beef. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water.
  6. Return the blistered green beans to the wok.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and beans. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes over high heat until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
  8. Remove from heat and drizzle with toasted sesame oil before serving.