Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry

Crisp green beans, ginger and garlic are quickly sauteed with tender steak and then tossed in a light sauce. Just a splash of fish sauce adds a unique savory flavor to this dish. Fish sauce is frequently used in both Thai and Vietnamese foods. If you are unsure of the fish sauce or unable to find it, soy sauce can be substituted. I've tried both versions and enjoyed each one. For what it's worth, my family does not typically enjoy Thai food. As a whole, they preferred this recipe with soy sauce.

Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry
recipe adapted from Everyday Food

1 teaspoon coconut oil or light flavored olive oil
3/4 lb skirt steak, cut against the grain into very thin strips
1 lb green beans, trimmed
3" piece of ginger, about 1/4 cup peeled and cut into very thin matchsticks
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
cooked rice, for serving

In a very large skillet, warm the oil over medium high heat. Add the steak and cook, tossing or stirring constantly just until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the cooked steak to a plate. Add the green beans, ginger and garlic to the juices left in the skillet and cook tossing constantly until the green beans are crisp tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Return the beef and any juices to the skillet along with the fish sauce and basil. Toss quickly to coat and cook about a minute. Serve immediately over rice. Enjoy!

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