Description
Chinese tomato beef egg stir-fry delivers a symphony of flavors from traditional Chinese home cooking. Home cooks can quickly prepare this comforting meal with simple ingredients and enjoy a delicious balance of protein and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (1 tbsp for eggs, 1 tbsp for beef)
- 200 g (7 oz) beef, thinly sliced
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- ½ small onion, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate: Blend beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and water, allowing flavors to infuse for maximum taste absorption.
- Egg Preparation: Whisk eggs in a heated skillet, creating soft, pillowy curds, then transfer to a separate plate for later integration.
- Beef Searing: In the same pan, quickly sear marinated beef over high heat to lock in juices and achieve a golden-brown exterior, then remove and set aside.
- Aromatic Base: Sizzle minced garlic in the skillet, releasing its intense fragrance and establishing a flavor foundation for the dish.
- Tomato Transformation: Add ripe tomatoes to the pan, coaxing them to break down and create a luscious, vibrant sauce that will envelop the other ingredients.
- Sauce Development: Introduce additional sauce components, stirring and simmering to intensify the flavor profile and create a cohesive culinary experience.
- Final Assembly: Reunite beef, eggs, and tomato sauce in the skillet, gently folding to ensure each element is thoroughly coated and heated through.
- Plating: Serve the aromatic stir-fry atop a mound of steamed rice, presenting a harmonious blend of Chinese-inspired flavors and textures.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let beef soak in seasonings for at least 15-20 minutes to maximize flavor absorption and tenderize the meat.
- Control Heat Carefully: Use high heat for beef searing to lock in juices and create a crispy exterior without overcooking, which prevents toughness.
- Egg Texture Technique: Scramble eggs softly and briefly to maintain a silky, tender consistency, removing from pan while still slightly wet to prevent dryness.
- Balance Sauce Depth: Adjust tomato and seasoning ratios to create a harmonious sauce that’s neither too watery nor overly thick, ensuring each ingredient is well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg