Flavourful Flank Steak is marinated and then quickly stir-fried with a colourful selection of vegetables in a rich, sweet-salty sauce. Keep the dish fresh by highlighting unique combinations of seasonal vegetables. Take the presentation to the next level and serve on a cast iron plate to showcase the “sizzling” nature of this dish.
Ingredients
Here are the following ingredients:
Marinated Beef
- ¾ cup (175 mL) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 mL) rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) baking soda
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
- 4 lb (2 kg) Flank Steak, cut across the grain into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick slices
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 2 cups (500 mL) beef stock (no salt added)
- 2 cups (500 mL) oyster sauce
- 1 cup (250 mL) soy sauce
- ½ cup (125 mL) honey
- ½ cup (125 mL) rice wine vinegar
- ½ tsp (2 mL) ground white pepper
- ¼ cup (60 mL) cornstarch
- Service
- 2 cups (500 mL) cornstarch
- 2 cups (500 mL) canola oil
- 1 cup (250 mL) minced garlic
- 4 oz (125 g) julienned ginger, about 1 cup (250 mL)
- 1 lb (500 g) halved button mushrooms, about 8 cups (2 L)
- 1¼ lb (625 g) chopped baby bok choy, 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, about 8 cups (2 L)
- 2 lb (1 kg) chopped red bell pepper, 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, about 8 cups (2 L)
- 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced green onion
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) toasted sesame seeds, about 1 oz (30 g)
Preparation
- Marinated Beef: Whisk soy sauce with dark soy sauce, vinegar, baking soda and brown sugar. Pour over beef to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Stir-Fry Sauce: Add beef stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, wine vinegar and white pepper to saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk ½ cup (125 mL) water with cornstarch until smooth. Whisk slurry into boiling sauce; return to a boil. Boil for 1 minute or until thickened and glossy; remove from heat.
- Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.
Service
- Remove 4 oz (125 g) beef from marinade; shaking off excess. Toss beef with 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil in wok or skillet until almost smoking. Stir-fry beef until crisp and evenly browned. Use slotted spoon to remove beef.
- Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add ½ cup (125 mL) EACH mushroom, bok choy and red pepper. Stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to wok. Add ⅓ cup (75 mL) Stir-Fry Sauce. Toss until well-coated and heated through.
- Plate over cooked starch. Garnish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) green onion and 1 tsp (5mL) sesame seeds.
Chef's Tip
To thinly slice beef, freeze until well-chilled and very firm but not frozen.
Serve over cooked rice or as a noodle bowl with cooked udon, chow mein, or vermicelli noodles. Alternatively, prepare four portions and serve as a family-style dish on a single platter.
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