Beef with mushrooms is a great pairing to begin with, but once you add classic Chinese flavors, it turns into something even more satisfying. This is one of those stir-fry recipes that delivers a lot of flavor without a lot of effort, which is always a win in my kitchen.
One of the things I really like about this dish is that there’s no deep-frying involved. Everything comes together in a single wok or large skillet, making it approachable even if you’re just starting to cook Chinese-style food at home. The beef is marinated first in a simple mixture that includes soy sauce and oyster sauce, and that same marinade pulls double duty as the sauce. It thickens quickly in the pan and coats the beef and mushrooms beautifully.
The mushrooms soak up all that savory sauce, giving each bite a rich, umami-packed flavor. If you’d like to make the dish a little heartier, it’s easy to add extra vegetables such as onions or broccoli to the stir-fry. They work perfectly with the beef and help round out the meal.
Serving suggestion
I usually serve beef with mushrooms over steamed white rice, letting the rice absorb every bit of the sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of recipe that proves you don’t need complicated techniques or special equipment to make a great homemade Chinese-style dinner.
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Chinese beef with mushrooms recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
Chinese beef with mushrooms recipe brings tender steak strips and sautéed mushrooms in a savory sauce that’s simple to cook and great with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the steak
In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Add the flank steak and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for about 30 minutes. - Cook the steak
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then use a slotted spoon to lift the steak from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Add the steak to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until fully cooked. Transfer the steak to a plate and set aside. - Cook the mushrooms and finish
If needed, add a little more oil to the wok. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until tender. Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 seconds until slightly thickened. Return the steak to the pan and cook just until heated through and coated in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 1601 mg
- Fat: 15.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.4 g
- Protein: 38.7 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg