Sweet Glazed Beef with Garlic and Ginger

This Sweet Glazed Beef is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender slices of beef with a deliciously sticky, savory-sweet glaze. Made with a blend of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and a hint of garlic and ginger, this recipe is perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a special meal. The touch of chili flakes adds optional heat, making this dish versatile for every palate. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal packed with umami flavor and a delightful glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450 grams) of beef flank or sirloin, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons of water (used to thicken sauces)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
  2. Sear the beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat a little sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Cook the sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Thicken the glaze: Once the sauce starts to simmer, add the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the back of a spoon.
  5. Combine and finish: Return the seared beef to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the thickened glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully coated and warmed through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This Sweet Glazed Beef with Garlic and Ginger is a beautiful balance of sweet and savory, with tender beef slices glazed to perfection. The garlic and ginger add a layer of warmth, while the honey and brown sugar create a deliciously sticky sauce. This dish is easy to prepare, quick to cook, and full of flavor—a delightful addition to any dinner rotation!

Sweet Glazed Beef with Garlic and Ginger

Tender beef slices cooked in a sweet and savorygarlic-ginger glaze, garnished with green onions for a flavorful, quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 450 grams of beef flank or sirloin, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional, for a bit of heat
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons of water used to thicken sauces
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
  • Sear the beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat a little sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  • Cook the sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • Thicken the glaze: Once the sauce starts to simmer, add the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the back of a spoon.
  • Combine and finish: Return the seared beef to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the thickened glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully coated and warmed through.
  • Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Keyword sweet glazed beef

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