Description
This Chinese yam and beef stir-fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 6 oz Chinese yam (nagaimo), peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and pepper. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir-fry beef: Heat oil in a wok, cook beef for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook vegetables: Sauté garlic and ginger, then add Chinese yam, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until tender.
- Combine: Return beef to the pan, toss together, adjust seasoning, and remove from heat.
- Serve: Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Chinese yam can be slippery when peeled—wear gloves if sensitive.
- Swap beef with chicken or tofu for variety.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or sliced chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
