Description
Chinese Beef and Eggs is a delicious and quick stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef cooked with scrambled eggs in a flavorful sauce made from soy, oyster, hoisin sauces, and rice vinegar. This savory meal is finished with sesame oil and fresh green onions, perfect to serve over steamed rice or noodles for a fulfilling Asian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Eggs
- 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Other Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Set aside to make the sauce.
- Cook Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
- Scramble Eggs: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs gently until they are just set but still soft. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside with the beef.
- Sauté Garlic and Simmer Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Add the beef back into the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Add Eggs and Finish: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet and gently toss everything together. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve: Serve the Chinese Beef and Eggs with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Be sure to slice the beef thinly against the grain for tender bites.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness and flavor intensity.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or non-stick skillet for best cooking results.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the soft scrambled eggs and tender beef at their best texture.
- You can substitute with tamari sauce to make the dish gluten-free if needed.
