Description
Maple Ginger Beef brings together sweet and savory flavors that dance perfectly on your plate. Tender beef strips glazed with maple and ginger create a quick weeknight dinner that makes your taste buds smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs Beef Sirloin
Main Sauce Components:
- ½ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Aromatic and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- Cooked Rice
- Sesame Seeds
- Chopped Green Onions
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Add 1.5 lbs beef sirloin cubes to the marinade. Coat each cube completely, ensuring even coverage.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours, stirring occasionally to distribute marinade evenly.
- Mix ½ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove beef from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place beef in hot skillet without overcrowding. Sear each cube for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Transfer seared beef to a separate plate. Keep warm.
- Saute 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add 1 cup broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour reserved marinade and prepared sauce into the skillet. Stir constantly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return beef cubes to the skillet. Toss to coat completely with sauce.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes to reheat beef and finish sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked rice. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for garnish.
Notes
- Let the beef marinate longer for deeper flavor, but don’t exceed 24 hours or the meat can become mushy.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces that melt in your mouth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos and double-check your cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg