Beef with Oyster Sauce

Beef with Oyster Sauce is a classic Cantonese stir-fry dish that is popular all over the world. It is known for its savory, umami flavor and tender, juicy beef. The dish is typically made with flank steak, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and a variety of vegetables. It is often served over rice or noodles.

Here is a detailed recipe for Beef with Oyster Sauce:

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

 1 tablespoon soy sauce

 1 tablespoon cornstarch

 1 teaspoon sugar

 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the stir-fry:

 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 2 cloves garlic, minced

 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

 1 onion, thinly sliced

 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

 1 cup broccoli florets

 1/2 cup snow peas

 Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions:

1. Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the flank steak, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

2. Prepare the vegetables: While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Wash and thinly slice the onion and bell pepper. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces and wash the snow peas.

3. Cook the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

4. Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the onion and bell pepper to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the broccoli florets and snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. Combine the beef and vegetables: Return the cooked beef to the wok or skillet along with any accumulated juices from the marinade. Stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.

6. Serve: Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

 For a more flavorful dish, marinate the beef overnight.

 If you don’t have flank steak, you can use another cut of beef that is thinly sliced, such as sirloin or skirt steak.

 You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini.

 If you like your food spicy, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

I hope you enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Beef with Oyster Sauce!