Beef Garlic Scapes Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Garlic Scapes Stir Fry

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• Gingerroot
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Pepper
• Top Sirloin Steak
• 1 cup garlic scapes (or 1 cup chopped green onions/green beans)
• Hot Red Pepper
• Vegetable Oil
• Salt to taste (for boiling water)
• Beef Stock

How to Make Beef Garlic Scapes Stir Fry

1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Slice 1 lb beef sirloin across the grain into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick). Add to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
3. Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better!).
4. While the beef marinates, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of garlic scapes (or substitute with 1 cup chopped green onions or green beans) and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
5. Immediately drain the garlic scapes and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
6. Drain again, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
7. Wearing rubber gloves, cut 1-2 small Thai chilies (or to taste) in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and finely slice.
8. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
9. Add the marinated beef to the hot wok in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Stir-fry until browned but still slightly pink inside, about 2 minutes per batch. Use the remaining oil as needed.
10. Transfer the cooked beef to a bowl and set aside.
11. Add the sliced chilies to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
12. Return the beef, any accumulated juices from the bowl, the cooked garlic scapes (or substitute), and 1/4 cup of beef stock (or water) to the wok. Stir-fry until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
13. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.