Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry

Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry

Beef stir-fry can get a bad rap, but with my tips and tricks, you’ll get super-tender meat and a sauce that packs a real punch.

Ingredients

  • 400g thinly sliced beef

    14 oz

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves

    roughly chopped

  • 1 onion

    sliced

  • 4cm piece ginger

    finely julienned

  • 300g mushrooms

    halved or quartered, 10 oz

  • ¼ cup sliced spring onions
  • Marinade
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp corn flour

    cornstarch

  • Stir-fry sauce
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp white vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the marinade ingredients with the beef. Set aside for later. 

  2. 2

    Combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients. Set aside for later. 

  3. 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and spread it out in the pan. Allow to sear for about 2 minutes before stir-frying. Add the garlic, onion and ginger and stir-fry for another minute. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Pour over the stir-fry sauce and toss until well combined. Toss through the spring onions and serve.

Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry

Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry

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About this Recipe

Tired of tough stir-fry beef and bland sauces? This Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry recipe is your answer to restaurant-quality flavors and textures right in your own kitchen, delivering super-tender meat and a sauce that truly packs a punch.

The secret to this recipe's success lies in its clever use of a simple marinade featuring baking soda and corn flour (cornstarch). This technique works wonders to tenderize the thinly sliced beef, ensuring every bite is incredibly tender, while the corn flour creates a light coating that helps the sauce cling perfectly.

Prepare for a vibrant dish that balances savory, umami-rich notes with the aromatic warmth of fresh ginger and garlic. The tender beef contrasts beautifully with earthy mushrooms and crisp, fresh spring onions, all coated in a glossy, flavorful sauce. This stir-fry is designed to be a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for a busy weeknight yet impressive enough for company.

While this recipe shines on its own, you can easily adjust it to your taste. For a deeper, more pronounced ginger flavor, consider adding a little extra julienned ginger. If you're a fan of mushrooms, you could experiment with different varieties beyond standard button mushrooms, though the recipe calls for versatile halved or quartered mushrooms. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar or white vinegar in the stir-fry sauce to suit your preferred balance of sweet and tangy.

Serve this aromatic Beef, Mushroom & Ginger Stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal that will quickly become a weeknight favorite.

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