Name: Easy Beef and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: PT-494998H46M44S
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 egg white, slightly beaten; 5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided; 3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pinch white pepper; 1 pound boneless beef sirloin, cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional; 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup sliced green onion (1-inch); 1 (14-ounce) can bean sprouts, drained; 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts; Hot cooked rice, for serving

Description

A savory Asian-inspired stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a simple homemade sauce, ready in about an hour.

Ingredients

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1 egg white, slightly beaten
5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch white pepper
1 pound boneless beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion (1-inch)
1 (14-ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
Hot cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, blend the egg white, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the beef strips and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the cold water, oyster sauce (if using), the remaining 3 teaspoons soy sauce, the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and the bouillon granules. Mix well and set this sauce mixture aside.
Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Step 5: Add the drained bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir-fry for another minute.
Step 6: Stir the sauce mixture and pour it into the skillet. Add the cooked beef back to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly.
Step 7: Serve immediately with hot cooked rice.

Notes

The 30-minute inactive time is for marinating the beef, which helps to tenderize it and infuse flavor.

Oyster sauce is optional but recommended for a deeper, more savory flavor.

Serve with additional soy sauce on the side, if desired.

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian