Description
Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉) is a delicious stir-fry that showcases tender beef and vibrant asparagus, all enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for those looking to impress family or friends without spending hours in the kitchen. The dish is not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables, ensuring a balanced meal. Customize it by swapping out asparagus for other veggies like bell peppers, making it versatile for different tastes. Serve it over rice or noodles to complete your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef with baking soda, soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Let it sit while you prep other ingredients.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Cook the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until golden on both sides (about 2 minutes total). Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add asparagus: Stir in asparagus and cook until slightly softened (about 1 minute).
- Combine sauce: Pour prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until thickened.
- Finish cooking: Return beef to the pan and mix well to coat everything in sauce. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg