Chinese Beef sizzling recipe

 

🥩 Sizzling Chinese Beef Stir-Fry

🔹 Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:

• 300g (10 oz) beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tsp dark soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1 tbsp oil (for velveting)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Vegetables (optional but recommended):

• 1/2 onion, sliced

• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 zucchini or carrot, thinly sliced

• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 small piece of ginger, julienned

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🔹 Instructions

1. Marinate the Beef
   Combine sliced beef with all marinade ingredients. Mix well and let marinate for at least 20–30 minutes.

2. Prepare Sauce
   In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

3. Stir-Fry Vegetables (optional)
   Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add a little oil and stir-fry the vegetables until just tender-crisp (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Sear the Beef
   Add a bit more oil to the wok. Sear the marinated beef in a single layer (in batches if necessary) until browned but still tender—about 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

5. Combine Everything
   In the same wok, add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant. Return the beef and vegetables to the pan. Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer.

6. Thicken Sauce
   Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly (about 1–2 minutes).

7. Sizzle Finish (Optional but Traditional)
   Heat a cast iron skillet or sizzling plate over high heat until very hot. Pour the stir-fry over the plate—it should sizzle dramatically!

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🍚 Serve With:

• Steamed jasmine rice or fried rice

• Garnish with green onions or toasted sesame seeds