Description
Scallion Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender marinated beef and crisp scallions in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect served over rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight meal with bold takeout‑style flavor.
Ingredients
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- For the beef marinade:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
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- For the stir fry:
- 4–5 scallions (green onions), cut into 2‑inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil or neutral oil for cooking
- Red pepper flakes or sliced chili (optional, for heat)
- For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear until browned, about 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir‑fry garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the scallions and stir‑fry for 1–2 minutes until just softened but still crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and scallions.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add sliced bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For more heat, add chili paste or extra red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken or tofu if you prefer a different protein.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low‑carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
