Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry

Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Beef and mushroom stir-fry is a quick and easy recipe that reminds you of the most popular takeout from local Chinese restaurants.

This flavorful stir-fry dish yields a sweet and savory taste in every bite with tender beef and juicy mushrooms. It’s utterly delicious and full of aroma with the deep-fried crispy garlic on top. The silky brown sauce certainly adds a rich taste to the dish and is served as a delightful plate over hot steamed white rice or brown rice.

Why This Recipe Works

This homemade quick and easy stir-fry beef recipe calls for only a few simple ingredients and requires less than 30 minutes from preparation to finish.

It’s a simple and humble dish that uses zero effort to make at home. It’s a great weekday dinner recipe for busy moms or young professionals.

It tastes authentic and rivals the one from local Chinese restaurants. It’s fresh, healthy and the total cost of the dish is a fraction of the price in restaurants.

Ingredients For Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry

This authentic Asian stir-fry dish is quickly prepared with only four essential ingredients and a handful of seasoning:

• Beef
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Baby bella mushrooms

Marinate the beef with the following seasonings:

• Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Dark soy sauce
• Corn starch
• Baking soda

The flavorful brown sauce calls for five ingredients:

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Sugar
• Corn starch
• Water

How To Make Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry?

Making this delicious beef and mushroom stir-fry is effortless and the final result is absolutely amazing.

First, marinate the beef with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, corn starch and baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.

Next, prepare the brown sauce in a small bowl by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, corn starch and cold water. Set aside.

Heat the wok or a skillet with oil and deep-fry the garlic slices until crispy. Dish out and set aside.

In the same wok, stir-fry beef over high heat until 70% cooked and dish out.

Then, heat the wok with more oil and stir-fry mushrooms for a few minutes. Return the beef to the wok and stir-fry with mushroom for 2 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through.

Last but not least, add the brown sauce mixture and stir consistently until the sauce thickens. Dish out and sprinkle the crispy garlic on top. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Tips

• For the best tender beef, marinate the meat with corn starch and baking soda along with other ingredients.
• To ensure the beef remains tender and juicy from the inside, stir-fry the marinated beef over high heat until 70% cooked. Dish out and set aside. The beef will be cooked through while cooking with the mushrooms and sauce in the last few minutes. Do Not overcook the meat.
• The brown sauce should be light and not sticky.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe has 276 calories per serving.

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Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Easy and quick Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry recipe featuring a mouthwatering dish with tender beef and fresh mushrooms in a light, flavorful brown sauce. It's healthy, rich and so delicious served over rice or noodle.

Calories 276 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 13 oz beef tenderloin flank steak or flap meat, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• 7 baby bella mushrooms remove the steams and quartered

Marinade

• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Brown Sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
• 4 tablespoons water

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Directions

1. 1

   Marinate the beef with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, corn starch and baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, corn starch and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic, deep fry them on both sides for 1 minute, or until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with a sheet of paper towel and set aside.

4. 4

   Turn up the heat to high heat, add beef. And use the remaining oil for stir-frying the beef until 70 % cooked. Dish out and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat the wok or skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beef into the wok or skillet and stir-fry until the beef is cooked through and the center of the meat is no longer pink, about 1 to 2 minutes. Then, stir in the prepared brown sauce.

6. 6

   Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat. Dish out and top with crispy garlic slices. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Notes

Tips:

1. For the best tender beef, marinate the meat with corn starch and baking soda along with other ingredients.
2. To ensure the beef remains tender and juicy after cooking, stir-fry the marinated beef over high heat until 70% cooked. Dish out and set aside. The beef will be cooked through while cooking with the mushrooms and sauce in the last few minutes. Do Not overcook the meat.
3. The brown sauce should be light and not sticky.

Nutrition Facts

Beef And Mushroom Stir-Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 139

% Daily Value*

Fat 15.4g24%

Saturated Fat 4.2g26%

Cholesterol 85mg28%

Sodium 548mg24%

Carbohydrates 5.1g2%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.7g1%

Protein 27.8g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mushroom And Beef