Beef and Tomato Stir Fry
A delicious and authentic stir fries and mains recipe for Beef and Tomato Stir Fry, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 lb (450 g) beef flank steak
- • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1 tablespoon cornflour
- • 2 tablespoons ketchup
- • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- • 1 teaspoon sugar
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1 tablespoon cornflour
- • 2 tablespoons water
- • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 2 spring onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
- • 4 tomatoes (cut to bite-size pieces (about 1 lb / 450 g tomato))
Preparation Steps
Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4” (0.5 cm) thick slices. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce and cornflour. Gently mix well by hand until all the slices are coated with a thin layer of sauce. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
Mix the cornflour with water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
Pour in 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the beef in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still pink. Transfer to a plate.
Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and add the spring onions white part. Stir a few times to release the flavour and fragrance.
Add the tomato. Cook and stir until the tomato starts to break down and has turned tender.
Add back the cooked beef and pour in the sauce. Stir a few times to mix everything together.
Stir the cornflour slurry again so it dissolves completely. Pour half of it into the pan and stir to thicken the sauce. Observe the sauce and add the rest of the slurry if it’s not thick enough. Turn to lowest heat and taste the dish. Sprinkle with a bit more salt to adjust seasoning if needed. Add the spring onions green part and give it a final stir.
Transfer everything to a plate immediately. Serve hot as a main dish.