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Chinese Beef Stir Fry

Chinese Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tsp cornstarch, divided
  • 1 tsp sesame oil, plus more for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for serving

Method
 

  1. Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Heat a wok over high heat, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and sear the beef in two batches, about 1 minute per side. Remove to a plate.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Stir fry the broccoli and bell pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, water, and remaining 1 tsp cornstarch. Pour into the pan and let it bubble until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Return the beef to the pan, toss everything to coat, and transfer to a platter. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve right away.

Notes

The dish is at its best fresh off the stove, with the vegetables still crisp and the sauce glossy. For a little heat, add a sliced fresh chili or a spoonful of chili crisp with the garlic and ginger.