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Beef Stir Fry with Tomatoes and Jasmine Rice

A quick and flavorful beef stir fry featuring juicy tomatoes and aromatic jasmine rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak Look for good marbling for the best flavor and tenderness; using partially frozen steak makes slicing easier.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce A must for depth of flavor; can substitute with hoisin sauce if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Go for low-sodium to manage salt content.
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can also be used for more flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder Fresh ginger works well too; peel and mince if preferred.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper Freshly ground adds the best taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps tenderize the beef.
  • 2 tablespoons water For beef marinade.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup ketchup Adds a nice sweetness to the sauce.
  • 2 teaspoons sugar Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.
  • 0.5 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Essential for thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons water For sauce.
Main Ingredients
  • 5 cloves garlic Freshly minced for an aromatic punch.
  • 0.25 cup chopped shallot Adds a mild onion flavor.
  • 5 slices ginger, julienned
  • 1 lb roma tomatoes Cut into wedges.
  • 2 green onions white and green parts separated For freshness.
  • 4 fried eggs optional Adds richness if you want to elevate your bowl.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak into pieces about 2-3 inches wide and then against the grain into thin strips, around 0.125-inch thick.
  2. Dissolve the baking soda in 2 tablespoons of water, then add it to the beef and mix gently to coat uniformly.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Add this mixture to the beef and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Mix in the ketchup, sugar, and salt.
  5. If using fried eggs, cook them to your preference now and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a wok on high heat, adding a drizzle of oil to coat the bottom. Once hot, add the marinated beef and cook until about 90% done, then remove from the pan.
  2. In the same pan on medium-high, add more oil if needed and toss in the minced garlic, chopped shallots, and julienned ginger. Sauté until aromatic.
  3. Add the wedges of roma tomatoes and stir until they start to soften.
  4. Raise the heat to high, return the beef to the pan, and toss in the white parts of the green onions and thick sauce. Stir-fry until bubbling.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in most of the green parts of the green onions.
Serving
  1. Plate the Beef Stir Fry atop jasmine rice and top with fried eggs if prepared. Garnish with reserved green onion parts.

Notes

Always aim for fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can swap jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa for a healthier twist.