Savory Beef Tofu Stir Fry for Your Quick Dinner Fix

This Beef Tofu Stir Fry is a quick, delicious blend of sautéed beef, tofu, and vegetables in a savory sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef and Tofu

1 pound Flank Steak Alternatively, use sirloin or chicken.
14 ounces Tofu (soft or regular) Extra-firm for sturdier texture.

For the Marinade

½ cup Water For creating a slurry.
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola oil.
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for velveting beef.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Omit if sensitive.
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Substitute with dry sherry.
1 cup Beef or Chicken Stock Vegetable broth as a vegetarian alternative.
2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Mushroom sauce for vegetarian.
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Omit for nut allergies.
½ teaspoon White Pepper Black pepper can be used.
1 teaspoon Sugar Alternatives: honey or agave.

For the Aromatics

1 tablespoon Ginger Use fresh ginger.
2 cloves Garlic More cloves for an extra kick.
3 count Scallions Green onions are a substitute.

For Thickening

2 tablespoons Cornstarch Slurry Cornstarch mixed with water.

Equipment

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Tofu Stir Fry

Start by whisking together flank steak, water, vegetable oil, cornstarch, baking soda, and soy sauce in a bowl. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, then sear the marinated beef for about 20 seconds on each side.
In the same wok, sauté minced ginger for 20 seconds, then add garlic and white parts of scallions, stir-frying for an additional 10 seconds.
Pour in Shaoxing wine, beef stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and sugar, stirring for about 1 minute until combined.
Add cubed tofu to the sauce and simmer for about 2 minutes.
Return the seared beef and green parts of the scallions to the wok, stir together and bring to a boil.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring, cooking for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Beef Tofu Stir Fry is perfect for a quick, savory meal that impresses without taking much time to prepare.

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