Quick & Easy Chinese-Style Tender Beef

Quick & Easy Chinese-Style Tender Beef

Introduction

If you love the tender, flavorful beef served in Chinese restaurants, this quick and easy homemade version will become a favorite in your kitchen. Thin slices of beef are marinated for extra tenderness, then quickly stir-fried with garlic and a savory sauce that coats every bite. The result is juicy, silky beef with rich umami flavor and just the right balance of salty and slightly sweet notes. Best of all, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

• 1 lb (450 g) beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (8 g / 0.3 oz) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper

For the Stir-Fry Sauce

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar or cooking wine
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water

For Cooking

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6 g)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (about 5 g)
• 1 small onion (about 4 oz / 115 g), sliced
• 1 bell pepper (about 5 oz / 140 g), sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions