Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Blistered Green Beans

Herbed Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 (1-lb) beef flank steak
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp peanut oil
  • 4 green onions (white parts only), sliced diagonally
  • 2 Tbsp sweet rice wine (mirin)
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Asian chili paste (sambal oelek)
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
  • Hot cooked Herbed Rice (optional)

Instructions

  1. If desired, cut green beans in half diagonally. Trim fat from meat; thinly slice across the grain into bite-size strips. In a bowl combine garlic and ginger.
  2. In an extra-large skillet or wok heat 2 Tbsp of the oil over medium-high. Add green beans; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until blistered and brown in spots. Remove beans; drain on paper towels.
  3. If necessary, add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to hot skillet. Add garlic mixture; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add meat, half at a time; cook and stir 3 minutes or until slightly pink in center. Return all of the meat to skillet.
  4. Add the next five ingredients (through chili paste); cook and stir 1 minute. Return beans; cook and stir 2 minutes more. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or serve with herbed rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 tsp snipped fresh basil
  • Sliced green onion (optional)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine broth, rice, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon zest, and basil.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 4 4
Calories
312
228
540
Fat (g) 16 6 22
Sat. Fat (g) 5 4 9
Protein (g) 28 4 32
Carb (g) 15 38 53
Fiber (g) 4 1 5
Sodium (mg) 672 586 1258

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