Black Bean Beef with Green Beans

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Fermented black beans are small black soy beans preserved in salt. Find them in Asian markets.

Ingredients:

1 (12-ounce) flank steak, trimmed

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons sake (rice wine)

1/4 cup fermented black beans, rinsed and drained

3 tablespoons minced garlic

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup sake (rice wine)

3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

4 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces)

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

2 1/2 cups vertically sliced red onion

2 cups red bell pepper strips

4 1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Directions:

1. Cut steak with the grain into 2-inch-thick slices. Cut slices diagonally into thin strips. Combine steak and cornstarch through sake in a large bowl; stir to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.
2. To prepare bean mixture, combine beans through red pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
3. To prepare sauce, combine soy sauce through cornstarch in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
4. Place green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
5. To prepare stir-fry, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Drain beef; discard marinade. Add beef to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove beef from pan. Wipe pan with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in pan. Stir-fry bean mixture and onion 1 minute. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes. Add green beans and sauce mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes or until thick. Stir in beef. Serve with rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com