Beef Tomato Stir-fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Beef Tomato Stir-fry
Description
This Beef Tomato Stir-fry starts with flank steak slices marinated with cornstarch, baking soda, oil, water, and oyster sauce to soften and flavor the meat. The marinating process helps tenderize the beef while adding umami. Separately, a sauce base is prepared with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper for seasoning. The quick-cooking method preserves the beef's juiciness and lets the flavors meld.
Cooking begins by searing the beef until mostly cooked, then removing it from the wok. Aromatics including ginger slices, minced garlic, sliced shallots, and the white parts of scallions are stir-fried until fragrant. Tomatoes are added next and seared briefly, with ketchup and Shaoxing wine to add tang and depth. The sauce mixture thickens with cornstarch and water slurry to coat the ingredients evenly.
The result is a harmonious blend where the beef remains tender and the tomatoes break down slightly, contributing sweetness and acidity. The dish balances savory, sweet, and umami flavors and is well-suited as a main dish for a family meal served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
For the beef marinade:
- 1 pound flank steak (sliced into ¼-inch/6mm thick pieces)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
For the sauce base:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
For the rest of the dish:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil; divided)
- 2 lices ginger (1/8-inch/3mm thick; 2 slices = about 4g)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ cup shallot (sliced)
- 1 scallion (cut on an angle into 2-inch/5cm pieces at an angle; white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 pounds tomatoes cut into bite-size wedges (2 pounds/900g = 4 to 5 large tomatoes, ripe
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the sliced beef, water, cornstarch, baking soda, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix well, and set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Also, combine all the ingredients for the sauce base—the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper—in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the wok and heat until just smoking. Spread the beef around the wok and sear for 1 minute until 80% done and remove from the wok. Set aside.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger slices, and let caramelize for 10 seconds. Turn the heat up to high, and add the minced garlic, shallot, and the white portions of the scallion. Toss for 10 seconds. Add the ketchup, and fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Next, add the tomato wedges to the wok. Spread them around the wok in an even layer, and let sear for 15 seconds. Add the Shaoxing wine, and stir-fry the mixture for another 10 seconds. Now push everything to one side of the wok.
- On the cleared space of the wok, add the sauce base. Stir until bubbling to meld the flavors together.
- Now it's time to add the beef (along with any beef juices) back to the wok. Stir–fry everything on high heat until mixed well and sizzling (about 20 seconds). Be sure not to overcook the tomatoes, or they will disintegrate into the sauce!
- Toss in the remaining scallion greens, and add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Let the sauce cook for 15 seconds after adding the last bit of the cornstarch slurry to ensure the starch is cooked. Plate and serve immediately with steamed rice!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 785mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1350IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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