Quick and Easy Beef Stir-fry

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This quick and easy beef recipe is full of flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender, velvety beef is stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers and spring onions in a rich, savory sauce. It's the perfect satisfying meal for busy weeknights, served alongside fragrant, fluffy rice.

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Cooking Time
About 30 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
2-3 servings

🍳 Cooking Flow

Marinate thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, baking soda, sugar, and sesame oil. → Sear the beef in a hot wok until caramelized, then remove and set aside. → Sauté garlic and ginger, followed by green peppers and spring onions. → Deglaze with wine, then return the beef to the wok. Add more soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, and chicken stock. → Simmer until the sauce thickens, and serve over buttered rice.

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Ingredients List

Flank steak:1 lb (450g)
Soy sauce:2 tablespoons (1 for marinade, 1 for sauce)
Oyster sauce:1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon
Cornstarch:1 1/2 tablespoons
Baking soda:1/4 teaspoon
Sugar:1/2 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon
Sesame oil:1 tablespoon
Cooking oil:approx. 3 tablespoons
Garlic:3 cloves
Fresh ginger:1 tablespoon
Green bell pepper:1
Green onion (scallions):3-4 stalks
Salt:1/2 teaspoon
Shaoxing wine:2 tablespoons
Freshly ground black pepper:to taste
Chicken stock or water:1/3 cup (80 ml)
Unsalted butter:1/2 tablespoon
Long-grain rice:1 cup (estimated)
Hot water (for rice):1 1/2 cup (350 ml)

Important Notes

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The secret to tender beef, as shown in the video, is a technique called 'velveting'. Marinating the beef in a mixture including cornstarch and baking soda helps to break down the fibers and create a soft, silky texture when cooked.

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Don't discard the juices that collect on the plate while the beef is resting. Adding them back to the wok at the end enhances the overall flavor of the sauce.

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For a richer flavor and fluffier texture, toast the rice in butter before adding water. This is a simple step that significantly elevates the side dish.

📺Channel:Essen Recipes
👀Views:860,013
👍Likes:9,205
📅Published:5/18/2025

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