Beef Tenderloin and Bean Sprout Stir-fry (Chinese Style)
How to Make Chinese-Style Beef Tenderloin and Bean Sprout Stir-fry
Experience the delightful crunch of bean sprouts meeting the tender chewiness of beef. Let’s create a new stir-fry dish with a Chinese twist! This recipe brings together the fresh crispness of bean sprouts with the succulent texture of beef tenderloin, all coated in a savory Chinese-inspired sauce. Perfect as an appetizer with drinks or a hearty meal over rice.
Main Ingredients- 300g Beef tenderloin
- 3 generous handfuls of Bean sprouts
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 Tbsp Minced scallion
- 2 Tbsp Soju (or cooking wine)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
Seasoning & Aromatics- 1.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the beef tenderloin by cutting it into bite-sized cubes. Wash the bean sprouts thoroughly and set aside. Finely mince the scallions. Slice the quarter onion into thick strips.
Step 2
While thinly sliced garlic offers a more aromatic flavor, using minced garlic is perfectly fine as well! Feel free to use the convenient minced garlic.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add the minced scallions and stir-fry together to enhance the aroma.
Step 4
Maintaining medium-high heat, carefully pour the soy sauce around the edges of the pan, followed by the soju. Be cautious, as this can cause flames to flare up significantly! It’s crucial to stir-fry quickly over high heat to infuse a ‘wok hei’ or smoky flavor. Keep the heat high!
Step 5
Add the cubed beef tenderloin to the pan and stir-fry rapidly over high heat. Once the beef starts to change color on the outside, season it with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 6
When the beef is partially cooked, add the oyster sauce and the sliced onions. Stir-fry everything together. Oyster sauce adds a depth of umami flavor, and the onions contribute sweetness.
Step 7
As the onions begin to turn translucent and are about halfway cooked, add the prepared bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry quickly over high heat. Be mindful not to overcook the bean sprouts, as they can become soggy and lose their crispness.
Step 8
Just as the bean sprouts start to wilt slightly, drizzle in the sesame oil right before turning off the heat. Finally, taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Your delicious Beef Tenderloin and Bean Sprout Stir-fry is ready! The subtle aroma of bean sprouts and the tender texture of the beef create a perfect harmony, making this dish an excellent accompaniment to drinks or a satisfying meal over rice.
