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Beef with Oyster Sauce

Tender Beef with Oyster Sauce: Quick & Gluten-Free Delight

Savor the essence of Beef with Oyster Sauce in this quick and tender stir-fry, bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Beef Flank Steak or Skirt Steak
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce ensure gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce or extra light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil use sparingly
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 medium White Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
  • 1 bunch Asparagus or Bell Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Beef: Slice beef against the grain. Combine beef with baking soda, soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat skillet, add peanut oil and marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Flip and sear other side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté the Aromatics: Add oil, diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Cook the Vegetables: Add asparagus, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  6. Combine and Thicken the Sauce: Pour sauce into skillet, stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Finish the Dish: Return beef to skillet, stir gently to combine and heat for an additional minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For tender beef, always cut against the grain. Marinate for at least 15 minutes for optimal tenderness.

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