Do you need a super-simple weeknight recipe that comes together in less than 20 minutes? We always do, and we’re sure it’s not just us. This Ginger Soy Beef with Green Beans & Herbs is a one of those easy, kid-friendly recipes you’ll make a few times and then keep making from memory. Alston Calabrese, one of the moms behind Habitual Hostess who created this recipe, says to use frozen vegetables to make it come together even more quickly. “I love to use Trader Joes frozen Haricot Vert, but you can use any vegetable you want (you may have to adjust cooking time some) – sugar snap peas, broccoli, or just keep it simple with just the beef,” says Alston.
INGREDIENTS
1 shallot, minced
2 limes
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1.5 lb. ground beef (85% / 15%)
Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of frozen haricot vert (thin green beans) – you can also use fresh
1 bunch of cilantro, stems and leaves, thinly sliced
Rice or Lettuce Cups for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl combine the shallot, the zest of one lime and juice of two limes (about 1/4 cup), soy sauce, sriracha and fish sauce. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. Place a large cast iron skillet over high heat and let the pan heat up for about two minutes. Pour avocado oil into the pan, swirl it around and let it heat up and coat the pan.
3. Add ground beef to the pan and smash it down with a spatula so it forms a large patty. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt on top and let it cook undisturbed, for five minutes.
4. After five minutes use your spatula to break apart the beef, add the ginger and garlic, and cook another two minutes.
5. Add the green beans and sauce mixture, stir to coat, and cook an additional three minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce will have glazed the beef.
6. Turn off the heat and add 3/4 cup cilantro. Serve over rice or in lettuce cups and garnish with additional cilantro.