Here’s a flavorful and fast Savory Garlic-Ginger Beef with Tender Bok Choy Stir-Fry recipe — a perfect balance of umami, heat, and greens. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but tasty enough to serve to guests!
🥢 Savory Garlic-Ginger Beef with Bok Choy Stir-Fry
📋 Ingredients:
For the Beef Marinade:
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1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon sugar
For the Sauce:
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for a touch of sweetness)
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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½ teaspoon cornstarch
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¼ cup water
Stir-Fry:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
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4–5 baby bok choy, halved or quartered (or use 2 large bok choy, chopped)
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2 green onions, chopped (optional)
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Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
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Sesame seeds & chili flakes (optional garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Marinate the Beef:
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In a bowl, combine sliced beef with marinade ingredients.
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Mix well and let sit for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
2. Mix the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
3. Sear the Beef:
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add marinated beef in a single layer (do it in batches if needed).
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Sear 1–2 minutes per side until just browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Sauté Garlic & Ginger:
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In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed.
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Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. Cook Bok Choy:
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Add bok choy to the pan. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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If using large bok choy, sauté stalks first, then add leafy tops last.
6. Add Sauce & Beef:
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Return beef to the pan.
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Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat.
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Stir-fry another 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and glazes the beef and bok choy.
🍽️ Serve Hot:
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Spoon over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
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Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or chili flakes for extra flair.
🧊 Leftovers:
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Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.