Beef and Mushroom Stir Fry (口蘑炒牛肉)
Beef and mushroom stir fry features juicy beef slices and tender mushrooms tossed in a rich, glossy brown sauce with a hint of pepper and butter. It’s a quick and comforting dish that’s perfect for your weeknight dinner.
When you’re craving a savory, satisfying dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, beef and mushroom stir fry is a reliable go-to. Mushrooms soak up the savory sauce and release their earthy essence, while the thinly sliced beef sears quickly for maximum tenderness and flavor. The sauce is a classic brown sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce and aromatics with additional black pepper, giving the dish a rich, slightly sweet depth with a kick. Top it on steamed rice to soak up the sauce, and you’ll have a hearty meal in no time.
- 12 oz flank steak
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb mushrooms , sliced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 scallions , sliced, white and green parts separated