Beef Stir-Fried with Silky Eggs ( 牛肉炒滑蛋)
牛肉炒滑蛋, or Beef Stir-Fried with Silky Eggs, is a classic Chinese dish known for its tender beef slices and smooth, velvety scrambled eggs. This dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a popular choice for a comforting and satisfying meal. Here's how you can make it at home.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 200 g beef such as flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the Eggs:
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
Scramble the Eggs:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs. Gently scramble the eggs, stirring continuously, until they are just set but still slightly runny. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
Cook the Beef:
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry over high heat until it's cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
- In the same pan, add minced garlic, ginger, and green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
Combine Beef and Eggs:
- Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add the scrambled eggs back to the pan as well.
Season:
- Add oyster sauce and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Gently stir to combine everything without breaking the eggs too much.
Serve:
- Once everything is heated through and well combined, transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve your Beef Stir-Fried with Silky Eggs hot, ideally with steamed rice.
