Spicy Coconut Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry

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This Spicy Coconut Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick, vibrant dish featuring tender strips of beef, crisp green beans, and a flavorful, spicy coconut sauce. The perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth, this stir-fry is ideal for a fast weeknight dinner.
📝 Ingredients:
For the Beef Marinade:
1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, but adds great umami)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ground black pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 red chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to heat preference)
2 cups green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chili paste or sambal oelek (for extra heat)
1/2 tsp ground turmeric (optional, for depth)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)