Savory Beef Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce
Simple Oyster Sauce Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
Here’s a recipe for a delicious beef and oyster sauce stir-fry. This dish features tender beef and crisp onions coated in a rich oyster sauce, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or a great appetizer.
Main Ingredients for Beef Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry- Beef (for bulgogi or stir-fry) 400g
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Golden Ratio Sauce- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.2 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.2 Tbsp Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the sauce for our delicious beef and oyster sauce stir-fry. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine (like Mirin), 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and about 0.2 tablespoons of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined. This sauce is key to the dish’s flavor, so having it ready will make cooking much smoother.
Step 2
Slice the onion into thick, generous pieces. This way, it will retain a pleasant crispness and sweetness when stir-fried. Avoid slicing it too thinly, as it might become mushy. Aim for pieces about 1 cm thick.
Step 3
Now, heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly, allowing the oil to heat up.
Step 4
Once the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, creating a garlic-infused oil. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as this can make it bitter.
Step 5
Add all the sliced onions to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat until the onions become translucent and start to sweeten slightly. Stir-frying the onions first helps to bring out their natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 6
When the onions are partially cooked, add the 400g of beef (after draining any excess liquid) to the pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to break up the beef and stir-fry until it’s mostly cooked. Ensuring the beef is well-drained before cooking prevents any gamey odor and ensures a cleaner taste.
Step 7
Once the beef has turned a nice brown color and is almost cooked through, pour in all the prepared sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 8
Stir the ingredients continuously to ensure the sauce coats the beef and onions evenly. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy, clinging to the ingredients. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the beef tough. The goal is a luscious, well-coated stir-fry.
Step 9
Transfer the beautifully cooked beef and oyster sauce stir-fry to a serving plate. Garnish generously with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a final touch of nutty flavor and visual appeal. This dish is wonderful served over hot steamed rice or enjoyed as a flavorful side dish.
