Stir-Fried Beef Curry Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Beef Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef steak, sliced 2-inches long x 1/4-inch thick; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 8 ounces onions, sliced (1 cup); 2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped; Marinade; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; Curry Sauce; 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon madras curry paste or 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons chicken stock or 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 lb lean beef steak, sliced 2-inches long x 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons peanut oil
8 ounces onions, sliced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped
Marinade
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Curry Sauce
1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon madras curry paste or 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock or 2 tablespoons water

1
Place beef in a bowl; add all marinade ingredients and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
2
Pre-heat wok until very hot.
3
Add the peanut oil, and heat until oil smokes a little; then stir-fry beef until lightly browned (3-5 minutes).
4
Remove from wok and drain well in a colander set inside a bowl to reserve oil.
5
Wipe the wok clean and re-heat over high heat.
6
Return 1 tablespoon of reserved oil to the wok, and stir-fry the onions and garlic for 1 minute.
7
Mix in all ingredients listed under sauce, and let mixture simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Return the beef to the wok and toss to coat thoroughly with sauce.
9
Serve immediately.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean beef steak, sliced 2-inches long x 1/4-inch thick, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 8 ounces onions, sliced (1 cup), 2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Beef Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Stir-Fried Beef Curry

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