Tender slices of beef coated in a sweet, savory garlic-soy glaze, stir-fried to caramelized perfection — better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
¼ cup cornstarch
2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup water or chicken broth
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
3–4 green onions, chopped
Steamed rice, for serving
Toss sliced steak with cornstarch; let rest 10–15 minutes.
Mix soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Heat oil in skillet. Sear beef in batches 1–2 minutes per side; remove to plate.
In same pan, pour in sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Return beef to pan and toss to coat. Stir in green onions.
Serve hot over rice.