EGGPLANT AND BEEF STIR-FRY

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Eggplant     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 fresh red or green Thai chiles, thinly sliced crosswise, divided
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound baby or Asian eggplant, sliced into 1/4" rounds
1/2 pound beef eye round, cut into thin strips
Softened rice vermicelli noodles or steamed brown rice
Ingredient info: Fish sauce can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons mint, soy sauce, 1 chile, half of ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. Set dressing aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches and adding 2 tablespoons oil between batches, cook eggplant until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant slices to a medium bowl. Pour half of dressing over eggplant and toss to coat evenly. Set remaining dressing aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining chile, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and beef and cook, turning beef once, until nicely seared and medium-rare, about 3 minutes total. Add eggplant mixture (with liquid) to skillet and toss to mix well.
  • Divide noodles or rice among bowls. Spoon stir-fry over. Drizzle reserved dressing over stir-fry and garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons chopped mint.

Eric Loyalloon De bozz
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This is my favorite eggplant and beef stir-fry recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Kyle Simpson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Nene M
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the eggplant and the beef, and they always ask for seconds.


celine anpane
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The eggplant was tender and the beef was flavorful. The sauce was also very good.


Anees Raza
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The eggplant and beef are both good sources of protein and the vegetables add a lot of nutrients.


Peter Muriuki
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Michael Esparza
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great!


Kemfresh Koroma
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.


Nicole Kawayuka
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The eggplant and beef are cooked in one pan, so there's minimal cleanup.


Indira Parajuli
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good.


John Dorcas
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This stir-fry was easy to make and very tasty. I used a pre-made stir-fry sauce and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Chicken Choy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the beef is tender and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious.


MTI Tech
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This is my new favorite stir-fry recipe! The eggplant and beef are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rubel Rafsan
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The eggplant was tender and the beef was flavorful. I added a little extra ginger and garlic, and it was perfect.


Hiruni Hemasinha
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This eggplant and beef stir-fry was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.