Ginger Beef

Ginger Beef is a popular Chinese-Canadian dish featuring crispy, deep-fried strips of beef tossed in a sweet and spicy ginger sauce. It typically includes beef flank steak, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, often garnished with green onions and sometimes dried chili peppers. The dish is a staple in Canadian Chinese cuisine, known for its bold, tangy flavor and crunchy texture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Ginger Beef is high in protein from the beef, but also high in fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-frying and sweet sauce. A typical serving provides around 400-600 calories, with notable amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, along with some vitamin C and antioxidants from the ginger.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Ginger Beef is a uniquely Canadian creation, invented in Calgary in the 1970s, blending Chinese cooking techniques with Western tastes. Nutritionally, ginger adds anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits, while the dish's crispy texture and sweet-spicy profile make it a beloved comfort food that showcases cultural fusion.