Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry

Velveted beef, crisp vegetables, glossy brown sauce.

At a Glance

Time

~45Min

Yield

Servings

Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Beef steak1 lb
Soy sauce3 tbsp
Cornstarch24 g
Vegetable oil1 tbsp
Broccoli¾ lb
Carrots¼ lb
Garlicminced2 cloves
Gingerminced1 inch
Oyster sauce2 tbsp
Water½ Cup
Sugar1 tsp
Salt[Diamond Crystal kosher salt assumed throughout.]to taste

Directions

  1. prep

    Slice Beef steak thinly across the grain.

    5m
  2. Velvet the beef with Soy sauce, Cornstarch, and a spoonful of Vegetable oil; rest until the surface looks lightly coated.

    20m
  3. cook

    Sear the velveted beef in a hot pan until browned but not fully cooked through, then remove it.

    3m
  4. prep

    Cut Broccoli into small florets and slice Carrots thinly.

    5m
  5. cook

    Blanch the vegetables briefly, then drain well.

    2m
  6. Stir-fry the vegetables with minced Garlic and minced Ginger until fragrant and crisp-tender.

    3m
  7. prep

    Mix the brown sauce with Oyster sauce, more Soy sauce, Water, Sugar, and Cornstarch.

    2m
  8. cook

    Keep the sauce nearby and stir it again just before it goes into the pan.

    1m
  9. Return the beef to the pan with the vegetables, add the sauce, and toss until everything is evenly coated.

    2m
  10. finish

    Cook until the brown sauce turns glossy and clings to the beef and vegetables; server over rice.

    2m