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Beef Scallion Stir Fry Recipe (Quick, Saucy & Better Than Takeout)

Easy 30 minute recipe that is better than take out!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Cost 7

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef
  • 2 stalks Scallion
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients:
    Cut the onion and scallion. Cut the beef into cubes or thin slices, whichever you prefer.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Marinate the beef:
    Toss the beef with cooking wine, oyster sauce, oil, and white pepper. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes if you have time.
  • Sear the beef:
    Warm a pan over medium high heat and add a small amount of oil. Add the marinated beef and pan fry on all sides for about 3 to 4 minutes until nicely browned. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside
  • Cook the aromatics:
    If needed, add a little more oil to the pan. Add the onion and the white parts of the scallion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Return the beef:
    Put the seared beef back into the pan with the aromatics.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Add the sauce:
    Pour in the dark soy sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar, and the cornstarch mixed with a splash of water to dissolve. Stir gently to combine.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Simmer with a lid:
    Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes to let the flavors come together and finish cooking the beef.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Thicken the sauce:
    Remove the lid, increase the heat slightly, and cook for about 1 minute while stirring so the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
    scallion beef stir fry
  • Serve:
    Spoon the scallion beef over hot rice and garnish with the green parts of the scallion. Enjoy!
    scallion beef stir fry