Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉)

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    269 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉)

Beef with oyster sauce features extra tender and juicy beef stir fried with crisp asparagus brought together with a savory and sweet brown sauce. It is a quick and healthy dish to make for your weekday dinner! {Gluten-Free Adaptable}

To make the dish gluten free, use tamari to replace the light and dark soy sauce. And make sure to use a gluten-free oyster sauce.

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Ingredients

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Marinating

  • 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)
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Instructions

  1. Add the beef and the rest of the marinating ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Mix well and allow marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beef and spread out into a single layer without overlapping. Cook until the bottom turns golden, 1 minute or so. Flip to cook the other side until just cooked, 1 minute or so. Transfer the beef to a large plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, onion, garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the asparagus. Cook until just starting to soften, 1 minute or so.
  6. Stir the sauce again to fully dissolve the cornstarch and pour it into the pan. Stir a few times until it thickens.
  7. Return the beef to the pan and stir to coat everything well. Transfer everything to a big plate and serve hot as a main dish.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 10.3g (3%) Protein 27.2g (54%) Fat 13.1g (20%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 656mg (27%) Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4.3g (9%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 17mg (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 10.3g 3%
Protein 27.2g 54%
Fat 13.1g 20%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 656mg 27%
Potassium 546mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4.3g 9%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 17mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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