Description
Tender beef stir-fried with Chinese onions, garlic, and ginger in a rich savory sauce. A fast and flavorful Chinese-style dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, julienned
- 4–5 stalks Chinese onions (scallions), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add scallions and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly wilted.
- Return beef to the pan. Add oyster sauce and sugar. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until glossy. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Substitute Shaoxing wine with dry sherry if needed.
- Use a hot wok or skillet to achieve a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 613mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 68mg