Description
Sticky Hoisin Beef is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir fry featuring tender flank steak coated in a glossy, savory hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors with aromatic garlic and ginger, garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the beef: Toss the thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch in a bowl until the pieces are evenly coated. This step helps create a slight crust on the beef when cooked and thickens the sauce later.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and water until fully combined.
- Simmer the sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic and ginger and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss it well to coat with the thickening sauce. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and evenly coats the beef.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
- For added vegetables, toss in sliced bell peppers or broccoli to the pan before returning the beef for a more colorful, nutritious meal.
- Serve the dish over steamed rice or noodles to absorb the flavorful sticky sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
