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Sticky Garlic Ginger Venison (or Beef) Stir Fry

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A sticky, caramelized crust coats this tender and fragrant garlic and ginger laden stir-fry of lean red meat. I prefer venison, but lean beef can be used if venison is not available to you. This healthy Asian-inspired solution to dinner is on the table in under a half hour, making it an ideal meal for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Venison (or Lean Top Round Beef Or Other Red Meat)
  • 3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Lard Or Canola Oil
  • 1 whole 2-inch Knob Of Fresh Ginger Root, Grated
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
  • ¼ cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Raw Sugar (or Brown Sugar, If Necessary)
  • ¼ cups Soy Sauce (plus More If Needed)
  • OPTIONAL FOR SERVING:
  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Hot Cooked Rice
  • Spicy Asian Broccoli (see My Recipe Box For That Recipe)

Preparation

Slice the venison (or beef) diagonally against the grain into strips that are about 1″x 4″ and about 1/8″ thick. Set aside.

Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and melt the lard or canola oil until shimmery. Add the grated ginger and garlic and stir constantly until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds. Add the venison to the pan and stir-fry until it is cooked about halfway through. Sprinkle the raw sugar over the meat, then drizzle the soy sauce over the top. Stir to coat well and let it cook, undisturbed, until the liquid becomes thick. At that point, begin stirring until a sticky, deeply caramelized, crusty coating forms around the venison strips. Remove from the heat and serve garnished with sliced green onions over hot rice and Spicy Asian Broccoli immediately.

(Adapted with thanks from Hunger and Thirst’s Roadkill Elk.)

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Carla on 1.13.2012

This was absolutely delicious. Thanks for a creative way to fix venison.

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blondjane on 1.10.2012

It is so nice to see a recipe for venison. I am always looking for an idea for either venison or pheasant as my husband hunts both. Happy cooking!

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Laurie - Simply Scratch on 1.7.2012

I’ve bookmarked this recipe! My family loves venison and this sounds amazing!

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Allison on 3.10.2012

I LOVE the flavor of this dish! However, I’ve made it twice and found difficulty with getting the crunchy coating on the outside of the beef. Maybe because I used stew meat? Still delicious, regardless!

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Jayme C on 2.21.2012

Having quite a bit of venison in the freezer this has been thrown into my regular meal routine. Its super fast, very easy, delicious, and takes all stuff that I almost always have on hand. Tip for keeping ginger on hand: buy a large knob, peel it and wrap it in foil to store in the freezer. Pull it out and chop off a hunk when you need it. It also grates up really nicely when frozen.

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irissilvermoon on 1.28.2012

made this tonight with the recommended broccoli recipe, and omg wow. SO simple and easy to make, yet still really good. Will definitely be in the regular rotation along with the broccoli!

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Melanie Eccles on 1.26.2012

loved the use of fresh ginger! I didn’t have any on hand so I used candied ginger which added to the sweet sauce. Thanks!

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prairieprincess on 1.25.2012

My family LOVED this! You actually think you’re eating beef. The sauce is amazing and simple. I am not a huge fan of ginger so just threw in some ginger spice instead of the fresh ginger and it was still perfection. I’m always looking for new ways to use up the venison that fills our freezer and this will definitely be a new go to. Thank you!

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