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Suan Xiang Niu Rou Li

Garlic Beef (蒜香牛肉粒)

5 from 1 vote
Garlic beef is a scrumptious dish that you can easily put together. The tender and juicy beef pieces are cooked in a savory and sweet brown sauce along with buttery garlic. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, garlic beef is a dish that promises satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}
To make the dish gluten free, use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine. Use tamari to replace soy sauce. And make sure to use a gluten-free oyster sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: restaurant-style
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

Marinating

  • 1 lb (450 g) flank steak , diced into 1” (2 cm) cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce

Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 heads garlic , peeled, outer larger cloves halved lengthwise

Instructions

  • Combine all the marinating ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and turn to medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden on both sides, but not too browned. Transfer the garlic to a plate and set aside. Reserve the garlic oil in the pan.
  • Spread the beef in the pan without overlapping and turn to medium-high heat. Let the bottom cook without touching until turning golden brown, 2 minutes or so. Flip to cook the other sides, until most sides have browned and the inside is still a bit pink (the beef will continue to cook until done in the sauce).
  • Add back the cooked garlic and butter. Turn to medium heat again. Stir and cook until the butter melts.
  • Pour in the sauce. Stir immediately to coat everything while the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer everything into a plate and serve hot over rice as a main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 354kcal, Carbohydrates: 8.6g, Protein: 34.2g, Fat: 19.7g, Saturated Fat: 7.1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 402mg, Potassium: 453mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 2.7g, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 3mg