Scallion Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Scallion Beef Stir-Fry
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 300g, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin or flank steak; 4-5 stalks, whites and greens separated scallions; 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper; 1 inch, finely minced ginger; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 3-4 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper; to taste salt; ½ teaspoon sugar

Tender beef slices marinated in a savory mixture, quickly stir-fried with fragrant scallions and crisp green peppers. This classic Chinese home-style dish delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes.

35 min

Easy

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This quick-cooking dish showcases the aromatic punch of scallions paired with juicy beef. The marinade keeps the meat tender while the high heat creates a satisfying sear.

Ingredients

beef sirloin or flank steak 300g, thinly sliced against the grain

scallions 4-5 stalks, whites and greens separated

green bell pepper 1 medium, sliced

ginger 1 inch, finely minced

garlic 2 cloves, minced

cooking oil 3-4 tablespoons

cornstarch 1 tablespoon

light soy sauce 2 tablespoons

oyster sauce 1 tablespoon

Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon

ground white pepper ½ teaspoon

salt to taste

sugar ½ teaspoon

Instructions

Marinate the beef

Place sliced beef in a bowl. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Mix well until the liquid is absorbed. Let rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the white parts of the scallions into thin diagonal slices and chop the green tops into 2-inch lengths.

Prepare the vegetables

Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Have the ginger, garlic, and scallion whites ready within reach of your stove—you'll be cooking quickly.

Sear the beef

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, then add the beef in a single layer. Let sear for 30 seconds without stirring, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes total. Remove beef and set aside.

Finish the stir-fry

Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the green pepper and scallion whites, toss for 30 seconds. Return beef to the wok, add oyster sauce, and toss everything together for another minute. Sprinkle with scallion greens, give one final toss, and serve immediately.