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Stir-fried Beef with Potatoes (Chinese Style)
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Stir-fried Beef with Potatoes (Chinese Style)
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Stir-fried Beef with Potatoes (Chinese Style)

A popular and flavorful Chinese stir-fried dish featuring tender marinated beef and crispy fried potatoes, cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and chilies. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
#Chinese
#Stir-fry
#Beef
#Potatoes
#Meat
#Dinner
#Quick Meal
#Asian
Prepped ingredients for stir-fry
Prepped ingredients for stir-fry

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
14m
Cook Time
29m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Chinese
Chinese
Nutrition (per serving)
410
Calories
24g
Protein
18g
Carbs
27g
Fat
Crispy fried potato slices
Crispy fried potato slices

Ingredients

  • Beef (flank or sirloin), sliced thinly
    (Against the grain for tenderness)

    300 g
  • Potatoes, sliced or julienned
    (About 400g)

    2 medium
  • Green onions, chopped
    (Divided for cooking and garnish)

    3 stalks
  • Garlic, minced

    3 cloves
  • Fresh ginger, minced

    1 inch piece
  • Dried chilies
    (Adjust to your spice preference)

    3 pieces
  • Light soy sauce
    (1 tbsp for marinade, 2 tbsp for cooking)

    3 tbsp
  • Cornstarch
    (For beef marinade)

    1 tbsp
  • Cooking oil
    (For frying potatoes and stir-frying)

    5 tbsp
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Black pepper
    (Or to taste)

    0.5 tsp
  • Water or chicken broth
    (To create a light sauce)

    0.3 cup
Servings: 4
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Stir-frying beef and vegetables
Stir-frying beef and vegetables

Instructions

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  • 1

    Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a bowl, marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
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    Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a bowl, marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
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    Marinating beef with cornstarch creates a tender texture.
  • 2

    Wash and slice the potatoes into thin pieces or julienne them. Rinse the potato slices under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry.
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    Wash and slice the potatoes into thin pieces or julienne them. Rinse the potato slices under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry.
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    Drying the potatoes thoroughly is crucial for crispy results.
  • 3

    Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the dried potato slices and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the dried potato slices and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.
    5m

    Do not overcrowd the pan; fry potatoes in batches if necessary.
  • 4

    Add 1 tablespoon of fresh cooking oil to the same pan. Increase heat to high. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it's just cooked through and browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
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    Add 1 tablespoon of fresh cooking oil to the same pan. Increase heat to high. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it's just cooked through and browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
    3m

    Stir-fry beef quickly to keep it tender; avoid overcooking.
  • 5

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic and ginger.
  • 6

    Return the fried potatoes to the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute to coat the potatoes evenly with the seasonings.
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    Return the fried potatoes to the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute to coat the potatoes evenly with the seasonings.
    2m

    Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • 7

    Add the stir-fried beef back into the pan with the potatoes. Pour in 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth. Stir everything together quickly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
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    Add the stir-fried beef back into the pan with the potatoes. Pour in 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth. Stir everything together quickly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
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    The water or broth helps create a light sauce and prevents the dish from being too dry.
  • 8

    Stir in half of the chopped green onions. Transfer the stir-fried beef and potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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    Stir in half of the chopped green onions. Transfer the stir-fried beef and potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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    Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
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