Description
A quick and flavorful Beef in Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry featuring tender beef slices tossed in a rich oyster sauce glaze, enhanced with fresh vegetables and aromatic garlic. This savory dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights while delivering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 300g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Pinch of sugar
Sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water or broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- Optional: 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Others
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef and Marinade: Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of sugar to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, water or broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and optional ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Add marinated beef slices to the wok. Stir-fry quickly until meat begins to brown but is not fully cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Toss in sliced bell peppers, onions, and broccoli. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and stir continuously until beef is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Finish and Serve: Give the stir-fry a final toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Freeze beef for 15 minutes before slicing to achieve thin, even slices.
- Use high heat to quickly sear the beef and lock in juices.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; stir-fry in batches if necessary.
- Add sauce at the end and stir quickly to prevent burning or thinning.
- Add vegetables in stages according to their cooking times to maintain texture.
- Optional toppings include chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg