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Beef With Oyster Sauce Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Beef with Oyster Sauce recipe is ready in just 30 minutes! Par-freezing the beef (a pro tip!) ensures perfectly thin slices for maximum surface area and delicious browning. The rich oyster sauce, combined with aromatic garlic, ginger, and chili, coats tender beef, creating a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly simple to make. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 222.5 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef With Oyster Sauce

  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 1/2 - 1 red chile, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 1/2 lbs beef filet, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges or sliced
  • 1 large red capsicum, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

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How to Make Beef With Oyster Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and cornflour until smooth.
  2. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  4. Add half of the beef and stir-fry until browned (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
  6. Repeat with the remaining peanut oil and beef.
  7. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chili (if using) to the wok and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  8. Add the sliced onion and capsicum and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
  9. Return the beef to the wok.
  10. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  11. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the beef is heated through.
  12. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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