This Chinese Goose and Green Bean Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender slices of goose breast with crisp string beans. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir fry recipe delivers delicious Chinese flavors in only 25 minutes.
This goose stir fry is a lightning-fast dinner that delivers takeout-style flavor without leaving your house or emptying your wallet. It's a perfect recipe for home cooks with a freezer full of Canada goose and a craving for something healthy and satisfying. If you're a waterfowl hunter like me, this recipe proves once and for all that wild goose doesn’t have to be ground into jerky. It can shine, front and center, in a Chinese stir fry packed with crisp green beans and a rich, savory sauce.
As a wild game chef and full-time recipe developer, I cook a lot of goose. Here in North Dakota, our early Canada goose hunting season starts on August 15. We've also got a generous bag limit of 15 birds each day.
But I get it - goose meat can be intimidating. The vast majority of waterfowl hunters turn it into jerky or goose pastrami. But prepared and cooked properly, a goose breast is tender and flavorful, like a well-aged cut of beef. In this Chinese food dish, the goose breast gets thinly sliced, marinated, and seared fast in a hot wok to preserve its tenderness and give it a rich, browned flavor. Pair that with garlic, ginger, and a sauce that clings to every bite? You've got a Chinese goose recipe that might just make your favorite takeout jealous.
Why This Goose Stir Fry Recipe Works
Let’s break down what makes this goose stir fry such a winner:
- Quick and easy: The entire dish only takes 25 minutes.
- Budget-friendly: Skip the Chinese food takeout. You already have the goose in the freezer and beans in the fridge.
- Full of flavor: The marinade, aromatics, and sauce bring that bold, authentic Chinese stir fry taste home.
- Healthy: Lean wild game. Fresh string beans. Good clean eating!
Whether you're craving a classic Chinese stir fry with green beans or searching for a creative Canada goose recipe, this recipe has you covered.
Chinese Stir Fry
If you want to master Chinese-style stir fry at home, you need to follow one golden rule: prep everything before you turn on the heat. Stir fry is fast and furious. Once you start cooking, there's no time to stop and chop. That means you start with these:
- Your goose, sliced and marinated.
- Your green beans, trimmed and halved.
- Your garlic and ginger, minced.
- Your sauce and slurry, whisked.
Do all this, and your stir fry will come together smoothly.
Tips For A Great Goose Stir Fry
- Slice your goose thin: Aim for 2-inch strips, about ¼ inch thick. This helps it cook quickly and evenly.
- Use high heat: You want a sear, not a simmer.
- Don’t crowd the pan: Lay the goose in one layer. Let it brown.
- Use fresh green beans: Fresh beans blister beautifully in a wok. They stay snappy and bright.
A good stir fry is less about perfection and more about confidence. Trust your instincts. Cook with high heat and heart.
How To Make A Goose and Green Bean Stir Fry
1. In a medium bowl, combine the goose breast strips with the marinade ingredients: water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix well. Let it rest while you prep the other ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set it aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set that aside too.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the green beans. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, letting them blister and brown slightly. Remove them from the wok and set aside on a plate.
5. Reheat your wok over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread it around the pan. Add the goose in one layer. Sear for 1 minute per side. Let it brown and develop some color.
6. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Breathe in that aroma. You’re doing it right.
8. Pour in the chicken broth mixture. Let it sizzle and come together. Add the cornstarch slurry directly into the liquid. Stir-fry for 15 seconds to thicken.
9. Add the green beans back in. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 30 seconds over high heat.
10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with cooked rice or noodles.
More Family Favorite Goose Recipes
If you are looking for more great goose recipes, check these out that have all been tested and approved by my wife and our 9-year-old daughter:
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Chinese Goose and Green Bean Stir Fry
Ingredients
Goose Marinade
- 1 Canada goose breast (about 10 ounces), cut into thin 2-inch strips
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
Stir Fry
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound string beans (trimmed and cut in half crosswise)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the goose breast strips with the marinade ingredients (the water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce).
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Place a wok over medium-high heat, and add 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the green beans. Sauté the green beans on all sides for about 5 minutes. Remove the beans from the wok and set aside on a plate.
- Reheat your wok over high heat, and carefully spread remaining 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil around the entire inside of the wok. Now spread the goose breast strips on the wok in one layer, and sear for 1 minute on each side.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 45 seconds. Then add the chicken broth mixture you prepared earlier.
- Add cornstarch slurry, being sure to pour it directly into the standing chicken broth, and stir-fry for another 15 seconds. Next, add the green beans and continue to stir-fry over high heat for another 45 seconds. Serve immediately.
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