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Beef with Oyster Sauce

Beef with Oyster Sauce: Your Go-To Quick Weeknight Delight

A quick and delicious Beef with Oyster Sauce recipe that’s perfect for satisfying cravings and ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 269
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or Skirt Steak Can swap with chicken or tofu
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda For tenderizing beef
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For sauce thickening
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Check for gluten-free options
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Enhances color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil can enhance flavor
For the Aromatics & Veggies
  • 1 medium White Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 cup Asparagus Substitutable with seasonal veggies

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Marinate the Beef - Combine sliced flank steak with baking soda, light soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Sauce - Whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  3. Step 3: Cook the Beef - Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and cook for 1 minute per side.
  4. Step 4: Sauté Aromatics - In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add Asparagus - Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until vibrant green.
  6. Step 6: Combine and Thicken - Pour sauce into the pan with beef and asparagus, cooking until thickened.
  7. Step 7: Serve - Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot over steamed white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate the beef for at least 20 minutes for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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