BEEF WITH SCALLIONS, TOMATO, AND GINGER

Beef with Scallions, Tomato, and Ginger image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound flank steak, very cold (See Cook's Note.)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch long pieces, whites and greens kept separate
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (preferably young ginger), (See Cook's Note.)
1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into large chunks (into 8ths) (about 3 to 4 medium tomatoes)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

Cut the beef against the grain into thin strips about 2 inches long (by 1/4-inch thick). In a large bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the beef and mix well. Set aside.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat until very hot. Add the scallion whites and beef mixture to the skillet, arrange it in a single layer, and cook, without stirring, until well-browned on the bottom and still pinkish inside, about 1 minute. (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will be finish cooking later in the sauce.) Transfer to a bowl.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (only a few seconds if using young ginger). Add the scallion greens and tomatoes and cook until slightly softened and saucy, and tomato skin begins to wrinkle, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any collected juice to the skillet, add the hoisin sauce, and cook, stirring, until thick, about 30 seconds more. Season, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with rice.