Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Green Onion is a deliciously simple dish consisting of (you guessed it) succulent beef, flavourful green onions and a nice gingery kick.

It may not be as ubiquitous as other Chinese takeout classics like beef and broccoli, chicken chow mein, or kung pao chicken, but trust us – a single bite and you’ll see why it’s such a beloved dish among Chinese home cooks.

If you’ve ever had the ever-popular Beef Chow Fun from a typical Cantonese restaurant, this dish is basically the noodle-less version of that, making it the perfect saucy accompaniment for a big bowl of rice.

Has your interest been piqued? Keep scrolling for our foolproof Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Green Onion recipe. No doubt you’ll be frying high after this one.

Ingredients for Our Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Green Onion Recipe

For the beef:

• 300g sirloin steak
• 1/2 egg white (optional)
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cooking wine
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp oil

For the sauce:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/3 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp water

For the cornstarch slurry:

• 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water

For the stir fry:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp sliced ginger
• 1 tbsp sliced garlic
• 1 tbsp green onion stalks
• 150g sliced onion
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp chicken powder

For the final touches:

• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 75g green onion (leafy part), cut into 2” inch pieces

Step by Step Instructions for Our Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Green Onion Recipe

This saucy and satisfying beef dish is easy to whip together for a satisfying dinner. Here are the step by step instructions!

At least 2 hours before cooking, mix your beef, soy sauce, cooking wine, baking soda, cornstarch, and half of your water (2 tbsp) and mix well. 30 minutes later, add in the rest of your water (2 tbsp), along with a table spoon of oil). Mix, cover and keep in the fridge.

To prep your sauce, add together 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Set aside.

To prep your cornstarch slurry, mix together 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water. Mix well and set aside.

When you’re ready to start cooking, boil a pot of water. Once the water is boiling, add your beef in, and stir to ensure the pieces don’t stick to each other or to the bottom of the pan.

When the beef is about 80% done (still a little pink), drain it and run it under cold water for about a minute. Drain, shake off any excess moisture and set aside.

Heat your wok to medium and add in 1 tbsp of oil.

Add 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1 tbsp green onion stalks, then stir fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add in your sliced onion with 1 tbsp of cooking wine. Stir for 15 seconds.

Add in your beef, then 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp chicken powder. Stir for another 40 seconds.

Add your oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce mixture. Mix and toss until everything is evenly coated (about 20 seconds).

Add your cornstarch slurry gradually, while mixing so the sauce thickens. Stir for another 20 or so seconds, until the sauce its at your desired thickness.

Add in your leafy green onion pieces.

Top with a drizzle of sesame oil.

Stir and give everything a final toss to mix everything together.

Then serve and enjoy with rice.

We Hope You Enjoy Our Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Green Onion Recipe!

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