Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉) Recipe
Delicious and savory Beef with Oyster Sauce, a classic Chinese dish that balances tender beef with flavorful oyster sauce and crisp asparagus. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Marinated Beef:
- 1 lb beef flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 thumb ginger, sliced
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends removed and cut to bite-size pieces (or 1 bell pepper)
- Marinate Beef: Add beef and marinating ingredients to a bowl, mix well, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cook Beef: Sear marinated beef in hot oil until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- Stir Fry: Cook onion, garlic, and ginger. Add asparagus and cook briefly.
- Add Sauce: Pour sauce into the pan, stir until thickened.
- Combine: Return beef to the pan, coat well, and transfer to a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy hot as a main dish.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Adjust sugar to taste based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beef with Oyster Sauce, Chinese Beef Stir Fry, Asparagus Beef Recipe