Cantonese stir-fried beef in oyster sauce Recipe

Name: Cantonese stir-fried beef in oyster sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Rump or fillet steak; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Pepper to taste; 2 tbsp Cornflour; 1 Egg white; 3 slice Fresh root ginger; 4 Spring onions; 4 tbsp Corn oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 1/2 tbsp Beef stock; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Rice wine or dry sherry

Servings: persons

1 lb Rump or fillet steak
1 tsp Salt
1 Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Cornflour
1 Egg white
3 slice Fresh root ginger
4 Spring onions
4 tbsp Corn oil
1 tbsp Butter
1 1/2 tbsp Beef stock
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Rice wine or dry sherry

1
Cut the beef into thin strips and mix with the salt and pepper.
2
Toss in the corn flour and coat in the egg white, set aside.
3
Shred the ginger, and cut the spring onions slantwise in 1 1/2 inch sections.
4
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan.
5
When hot, stir fry the ginger in the oil to flavour.
6
Add the beef and stir fry over high heat for about 1 minute.
7
Remove and set aside.
8
Add the butter to the pan when hot stir fry the spring onion for 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Add the stock and soy sauce, and continue to stir fry for 30 seconds.
10
Return the beef to the pan at the oyster sauce and wine or sherry and stir fry over high heat for 30 seconds.

490

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Rump or fillet steak, 1 tsp Salt, 1 Pepper to taste, 2 tbsp Cornflour, and more.

Yes, Cantonese stir-fried beef in oyster sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cantonese stir-fried beef in oyster sauce

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