Beef with Scallions, Tomato, and Ginger

Name: Beef with Scallions, Tomato, and Ginger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Steamed rice, for serving; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 Tbsps dry sherry; 454 grams flank steak, very cold (See Cooks Note.); 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (preferably young ginger), (See Cooks Note.); 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce, mixed with 1 tablespoon water; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch long pieces, whites and greens kept separate; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 454 grams ripe tomatoes, cut into large chunks (into 8ths) (about 3 to 4 medium tomatoes); 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Beef with Scallions, Tomato, and Ginger could be an excellent recipe to try. One serving contains 388 calories, 29g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, tomatoes, hoisin sauce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dry sherry you could follow this main course with the Bread and Butter Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

Cut the beef against the grain into thin strips about 2 inches long (by 1/4-inch thick). In a large bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar.

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Whisk

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Add the beef and mix well. Set aside.

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Beef

Preheat a large non-stick skillet over high heat.

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Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat until very hot.

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Add the scallion whites and beef mixture to the skillet, arrange it in a single layer, and cook, without stirring, until well-browned on the bottom and still pinkish inside, about 1 minute. (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will be finish cooking later in the sauce.)

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Green Onions

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Transfer to a bowl.

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Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil.

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Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (only a few seconds if using young ginger).

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Add the scallion greens and tomatoes and cook until slightly softened and saucy, and tomato skin begins to wrinkle, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any collected juice to the skillet, add the hoisin sauce, and cook, stirring, until thick, about 30 seconds more. Season, to taste.

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Green Onions

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