This Beef in Oyster Sauce is a quick and easy Chinese-style stir fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s made with thin slices of tender beef, tossed in a savory homemade oyster sauce, and ready in under 30 minutes. Pair it with steamed rice for a better-than-takeout dinner the whole family will love!
✅Ingredients You’ll Need
- Beef steak – Flank, sirloin, or rump are ideal. Just slice into thin 2-inch strips.
- Oyster sauce – Adds deep umami flavor and a hint of sweetness.
- Soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine or Sherry – Classic ingredients for a flavorful marinade. If you don’t cook with alcohol, you can swap it for unsweetened apple juice, white grape juice, or a splash of rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar.
- Cornstarch – Helps the beef crisp up and gives the sauce a silky finish.
- Avocado oil – Great for high-heat cooking.
- Spring onions – For a fresh garnish and a pop of color.
🔪How to Make Beef in Oyster Sauce
Marinate beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine/Sherry, and cornstarch. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Stir-fry in hot oil for 3–5 minutes until browned.
Add oyster sauce and cook for 1 minute.
✨Variations & Substitutions
- Make it spicy: Add chili flakes or a dash of chili garlic sauce.
- No Shaoxing wine? Use dry sherry or rice vinegar.
- Add vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas work great.
🍽️What to Serve with Beef in Oyster Sauce
This beef stir fry is best served with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Fried rice or noodles
- Stir-fried bok choy or Chinese broccoli on the side
🗄️Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until warmed through.
More Delicious Recipes to Try
- If you enjoy beef stir-fries, you might also like our Beef and Onion Stir Fry for a different take on classic flavors.
- Looking for a chicken alternative? Try our Oyster Sauce Chicken for a similar savory experience.
- Pair this dish with our Mushroom Fried Rice to complete your meal.
- For a noodle side, consider our Panda Express Chow Mein.
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Beef in Oyster Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef steak flank, sirloin, or rump, sliced thinly into 2-inch long strips
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the sliced beef in a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients (1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, 2 teaspoons cornstarch), and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until it’s very hot. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil and, once it begins to shimmer and smoke slightly, add the beef. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until it’s just browned.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons oyster sauce and stir well to coat everything in the sauce. Cook further for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions, and serve immediately.
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David says
This was a hit in our house. Served it with rice, and it was better than takeout!
Tatiana says
Thanks, David! So happy to hear it beat takeout – that’s always the goal. Appreciate you trying the recipe!