Quick Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients

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• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
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• ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
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• ½ cup soy sauce
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• ½ cup water
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• 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
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• ¼ cup cornstarch
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• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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• 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water.
4. 4
   Increase heat to medium-high; stir until sauce boils and slightly thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
5. 5
   Place beef into a large bowl; add cornstarch and mix until beef is thoroughly coated.
6. 6
   Set aside until most of the cornstarch has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shake excess cornstarch from beef slices and drop into hot oil, a few at a time, stirring briefly and frying until edges become crisp, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove beef with a large slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Remove excess oil from the skillet, then heat the skillet over medium heat; add beef slices and stir in prepared sauce. Add green onions and bring to a boil; cook until the onions have just softened and are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve and enjoy!