Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions: A Simple Yet Flavorful Meal
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions: A Simple Yet Flavorful Meal
Recipe for Delicious Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions at Home
Introducing our ‘Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions’ recipe, a delightful combination of aromatic scallions and tender beef. Made with simple ingredients, this dish is perfect as a main course or a satisfying snack. Follow along and create this wonderful meal today!
Main Ingredients- 150g beef (thinly sliced, for bulgogi or shabu-shabu)
- 2 scallions
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Beef Marinade- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.2 tsp salt
- 0.2 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.2 tsp salt
- 0.2 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, choose any thinly sliced cut of beef. Thinly sliced beef like those for bulgogi or shabu-shabu works best as it absorbs marinades well and cooks quickly. In a small bowl, combine all the ‘Beef Marinade’ ingredients and gently toss with the beef. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Step 2
Wash the scallions thoroughly. Trim them to about two finger-lengths in size. Then, cut them in half lengthwise for easier cooking and better flavor distribution. This preparation ensures the savory sauce penetrates the scallions well.
Step 3
Let’s start cooking! Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add all the prepared scallions to the pan.
Step 4
Stir-fry the scallions over medium-high heat on the stove until they turn a beautiful golden brown. This process caramelizes the natural sugars in the scallions, deepening their sweetness and adding a subtle smoky aroma. Cook until they look slightly charred and fragrant, similar to the picture.
Step 5
Once the scallions are nicely browned, add all the marinated beef to the frying pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to gently separate the beef slices as you add them, preventing clumps and ensuring even cooking.
Step 6
Along with the beef, pour in 0.5 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Drizzle it around the edges of the pan. The umami-rich oyster sauce will coat the beef and scallions, adding a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
Step 7
Now, turn the heat up to high. Quickly stir-fry everything until the beef is fully cooked. Cooking over high heat for a short period keeps the beef tender and juicy by locking in its natural juices. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
Step 8
As soon as the beef is cooked through, immediately turn off the stove. Cooking it further can make the beef tough. After turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a rich, nutty aroma.
Step 9
Finally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Give everything a final gentle toss in the residual heat to combine all the flavors. Your delicious Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions is now ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
