Savory Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Rich Gravy

Name: Savory Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Rich Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz beef flank steak; 10 oz mushrooms; 2.5 cup beef stock; 3.5 tbsp vegetable oil; 2.5 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp butter; 1.5 tbsp cornstarch; 2 clove garlic cloves, minced; 3 slice fresh ginger; 2 stalk scallions; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp baking soda; 0.25 tsp sugar; 0.125 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp ice-cold water

A classic Cantonese-style stir-fry featuring tender, velveted beef and earthy mushrooms in a glossy, savory sauce. This quick weeknight meal is finished with a touch of butter for extra richness and served over a bed of fluffy white rice.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

beef flank steak
12 oz
mushrooms
10 oz
beef stock
2.5 cup
vegetable oil
3.5 tbsp
oyster sauce
2.5 tbsp
soy sauce
2 tbsp
Shaoxing wine
1.5 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1.5 tbsp
garlic cloves, minced
2 clove
fresh ginger
3 slice
scallions
2 stalk
dark soy sauce
1 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
baking soda
0.3 tsp
sugar
0.3 tsp
white pepper
0.1 tsp
ice-cold water
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, and the baking soda. Mix thoroughly until the liquid is absorbed by the meat. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes to tenderize.

Prepare the stir-fry sauce by whisking together the beef stock, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Ensure you use a pure beef stock to maintain an authentic stir-fry flavor.

Heat a carbon steel wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil around the perimeter, then add the marinated beef.

Spread the beef out in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until the beef is about 80% cooked, then transfer it back to the bowl.