Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 pound sirloin or sirloin tip , sliced thinly across the grain
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.33 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons wine
• 0.25 teaspoons hinese 5-spice powder
• 0.13 teaspoons white pepper , or to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , or more as needed
• 0.67 cups onion , about 1/2 onion
• 0.5 cups carrots
• 1 package green beans , 1 pound
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 piece fresh ginger , 2-inch
• 1 cup broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil , or to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice to serve
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds , optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread sirloin strips on a plate or shallow bowl in a single layer. Sprinkle baking soda over the strips and toss lightly to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse meat strips with tap water and blot with paper towels to dry.

3. 3

   Stir cornstarch and water together in a small mixing bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Add sugar, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, Chinese 5-spice powder, and white pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the liquid mixture from the mixing bowl and reserve. Add meat strips to the 2 tablespoons of liquid and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat, and add the meat slices, spreading them flat. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir and cook another minute.

6. 6

   Stir in onion slices, julienned carrots, and green beans. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds, and add the reserved liquid mixture and 1 cup stock or broth. Stir frequently until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil, to taste.

8. 8

   Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.