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Beef Tofu Stir Fry

Beef Tofu Stir Fry: Quick & Savory Comfort Food Delight

Discover the comforting flavors of Beef Tofu Stir Fry, a quick and savory meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Can be substituted with sirloin or ribeye.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can be swapped with canola oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Use sparingly.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Use root ginger for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is essential.
  • 2 stalks Scallions Can substitute with leeks.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Beef or Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use vegetarian oyster sauce if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Use sparingly.
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Black pepper is a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Reduce or omit for lower-sugar version.
For the Tofu
  • 14 ounces Tofu Soft or regular tofu works.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for slurry)

Equipment

  • Wok

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced flank steak, water, vegetable oil, cornstarch, baking soda, and soy sauce. Mix well and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat until it’s smoking, add a splash of vegetable oil, and sear the marinated beef for about 20 seconds on each side.
  3. In the same wok, add minced ginger and sauté for about 20 seconds, then add garlic and white parts of the scallions, stir-fry for an additional 10 seconds.
  4. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and sugar. Stir well and let it cook to thicken slightly.
  5. Gently add the cubed tofu into the sauce and stir to coat without breaking it.
  6. Reintroduce the seared beef and the green parts of the scallions to the wok and add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  7. Plate the Beef Tofu Stir Fry over rice and garnish with additional scallions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a more colorful dish, consider adding bell peppers or broccoli during the stir-fry stage.

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