Spicy Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry or white vermouth; 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into strips; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 5 to 7 dried red chiles, halved; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 8 heads baby bok choy, halved; Pinch of sugar; Cooked rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry or white vermouth
1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
5 to 7 dried red chiles, halved
1 small onion, thinly sliced
8 heads baby bok choy, halved
Pinch of sugar
Cooked rice, for serving

1
Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons rice wine in a medium bowl; add the beef, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
2
Set aside for 15 minutes.
3
Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine, the oyster sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl; set the bowl near the stove.
4
Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute.
5
Add 3 tablespoons peanut oil, then the ginger, garlic and chiles; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add the beef and cook, stirring or shaking the skillet occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to the sauce mixture and toss.
8
If the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, then add the onion and stir-fry until just soft, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the bok choy and sugar; stir-fry until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Return the beef and any juices to the pan and stir to combine.
11
Serve over the rice.
12
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry or white vermouth, 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into strips, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Stir-Fry 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.

Spicy Beef Stir-Fry

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