is a classic Chinese stir-fry featuring tender beef slices cooked with crisp vegetables in a rich, savory oyster sauce. This dish is beloved for its umami depth, quick cooking, and vibrant colors.

Perfect for weeknight dinners or a restaurant-style meal at home, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.

📝 Recipe Information

⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes

🍽 Servings: 3–4

🥡 Cuisine: Chinese

🧂 Ingredients

For the Beef:

Beef flank steak or sirloin — 400 g (thinly sliced against the grain)

Light soy sauce — 1 tbsp

Shaoxing rice wine — 1 tbsp

Cornstarch — 1 tbsp

Vegetable oil — 1 tsp


Vegetables & Aromatics:

Broccoli — 1 cup (cut into florets)

Carrots — 1 small (sliced thin)

Onion — ½ medium (sliced)

Garlic — 3 cloves (minced)

Ginger — 1 tsp (minced)


Sauce:

Oyster sauce — 2 tbsp

Light soy sauce — 1 tbsp

Dark soy sauce — 1 tsp

Sugar — ½ tsp

Water or beef stock — ¼ cup

Cornstarch slurry — 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

🥩 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Beef

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Mix beef with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 1 tsp oil.

Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.

👉 Marinating ensures tender beef and silky texture.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauces, sugar, water or stock, and cornstarch slurry.

Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Beef

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

Stir-fry beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until browned but still tender.

Remove beef and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-Fry Vegetables

In the same wok, add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add broccoli, carrots, and onion; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5: Combine Beef and Sauce

Return beef to the wok.

Pour in the prepared oyster sauce mixture and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and vegetables evenly.

💡 Adjust sauce consistency with a little extra water if necessary.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice.

Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor.

Works well with noodles for a hearty meal.

🌿 Pro Tips for Perfect Beef with Oyster Sauce

Use fresh vegetables to maintain color and crispness.

Stir-fry on high heat for quick cooking and vibrant flavors.

Slice beef thin and uniform to ensure even cooking.

Don’t overcook vegetables — they should retain a slight crunch.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Dish

Rich, umami-packed sauce with tender beef

Quick and easy to prepare — perfect for weeknights

Vibrant, colorful, and balanced with vegetables

Classic Chinese restaurant flavor at home

✨ Beef with Oyster Sauce is a savory, satisfying stir-fry that combines tender beef, crisp vegetables, and rich oyster sauce — a simple yet flavorful Chinese classic perfect for home cooking.