Sautéed Green Beans with Beef and Cognac

Ingredients

• 200 g Green beans (trimmed and cut into 2‑inch pieces)
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (crushed)
• 200 g Ground beef (80 % lean)
• 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce (adds color and depth)
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (sweet umami flavor)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 2 tbsp Neutral oil (vegetable or canola) (for high‑heat sautéing)
• 1 tbsp Cognac (for deglazing)
• 1 pinch Ground black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Trim and cut green beans

   Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them into 2‑inch sections.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare garlic

   Peel the garlic cloves and crush them with the flat side of the knife.

   Time: PT3M

3. Mix the sauce

   In a small bowl combine 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce and ¼ tsp salt. Stir until dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

4. Blanch green beans

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Immediately drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 100°C

5. Heat oil

   Place the skillet over high heat and add 2 tbsp oil. Heat until the oil shimmers (about 1 minute).

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high

6. Sauté garlic

   Add the crushed garlic to the hot oil and stir constantly until it just begins to turn golden brown.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high

7. Cook ground beef

   Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spatula, and stir for about 10 seconds until it starts to brown.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: high

8. Add green beans

   Add the blanched green beans and stir‑fry for 20 seconds, keeping everything moving.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: high

9. Add sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir continuously for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to coat the ingredients.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high

10. Deglaze with cognac

    Add 1 tbsp cognac and stir for 30 seconds. If you wish, you can carefully ignite the cognac to flambé, then let the flame die out.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: high

11. Season with pepper

    Sprinkle a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and stir for another 30 seconds.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: high

12. Serve

    Turn off the heat, transfer the sautéed green beans with beef to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed rice.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

424

Protein

28.5 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

29 g

Fiber

3 g