Description
Savor culinary magic with Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Stir-Fry, a delightful fusion of tender beef, juicy tomatoes, and silky eggs. Quick, flavorful comfort awaits you on a plate that brings genuine Chinese home cooking straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) beef, thinly sliced
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- ½ small onion, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (1 tablespoon for eggs, 1 tablespoon for beef)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by blending it with aromatic seasonings like soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and water, allowing the flavors to penetrate for a brief marination period.
- Warm a skillet and gently cook the whisked eggs until they form a soft, delicate texture, then carefully transfer them to a separate plate.
- Using the same pan, sear the marinated beef over high heat, ensuring quick browning while maintaining tenderness, then set aside.
- In the identical skillet, briefly sauté minced garlic to release its fragrant essence, creating an aromatic base for the dish.
- Introduce ripe tomatoes to the pan, allowing them to soften and release their natural juices, creating a vibrant sauce foundation.
- Incorporate additional sauce components, stirring thoroughly and letting the mixture simmer to develop complex flavor profiles.
- Reunite the previously cooked beef and eggs with the tomato sauce, gently folding to ensure even coating and heating.
- Allow the ingredients to meld together for a few moments, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
- Transfer the steaming stir-fry onto a bed of fluffy steamed rice, presenting a comforting and satisfying Chinese-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Marinate Meat Wisely: Let beef absorb flavors for maximum tenderness by ensuring marinade covers every piece completely and allowing full 10-minute resting time.
- Egg Texture Matters: Slightly undercook eggs for a creamy, silky texture that won’t become rubbery when mixed back into the final dish.
- Quick High-Heat Cooking: Use a wok or wide skillet on high heat to achieve that authentic stir-fry sear and prevent ingredients from becoming soggy.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap beef with tofu for a vegetarian version, use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac diets, or reduce sugar for low-carb preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 360mg