Stir-Fried Beef With Ginger by Good Food

Ingredients

• 350g lean beef, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 lime, juiced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 bunches green onion, white and green parts separated and finely sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 small bunch basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 50g roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Toss the beef strips, lemongrass, soy sauce, half the fish sauce, half the sugar, and half the chilli flakes in a bowl; marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
2. Whisk the remaining fish sauce, lime juice, remaining chilli flakes, remaining sugar, and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat; stir-fry half the beef for 2 minutes until cooked through, remove to a plate, and repeat with another 1 tbsp oil and the remaining beef.
4. Wipe the wok clean, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, and stir-fry the green pepper and white parts of the spring onions for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
6. Return the cooked beef to the wok, add the lime dressing and most of the basil, and toss well to coat for 1 minute.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with the peanuts, remaining basil, and green parts of the spring onions.