Stir-Fry Beef With Chinese Green Beans
A classic beef and green bean stir-fry, reminiscent of a favorite Chinese restaurant buffet offering.
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Instructions
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Wash, trim, and diagonally slice green beans into 2-inch pieces.
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Cut beef across the grain into thin 2-inch strips.
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Combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
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Heat a wok over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of oil.
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Add green beans to hot oil and stir-fry 7-10 minutes until tender and browned; remove from wok.
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Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the wok over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions; stir-fry briefly. Add chiles or chile paste and stir-fry until aromatic.
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Add beef strips, sear, then stir-fry until color changes, splashing with rice wine.
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Return green beans to the wok with the prepared sauce; stir in scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper and salt.
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Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil if using, and serve hot.