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Finished soy garlic beef bowl made with tender caramelized beef cubes coated in a sticky soy garlic sauce, served over steamed white rice with sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds, and scallions as a healthy Asian dinner.
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Soy Garlic Beef

This sweet and salty Soy Garlic Beef is a weeknight staple in our household! It's perfect because the cubes of beef remain tender and are coated in an addicting soy garlic sauce that's slightly sweet and literally perfect over rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: Asian Beef, Asian Beef Recipe, Easy Asian Beef Recipe, Garlic Beef Stir Fry, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, Healthy Beef Recipe, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Quick Asian Beef Recipe, Soy Garlic Beef, Sticky Beef, Sticky Beef Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef

  • 16 oz beef cut into bite size pieces, I used top sirloin, see note 1
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Soy Garlic Sauce

Optional Garnishes

  • Steamed rice
  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Cucumbers thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place the cubed beef in a bowl and marinate with Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the beef marinates, combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Heat a pan with a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for about 5 minutes, letting it sit undisturbed at first to develop a good crust.
  • Pour in the sauce and continue stirring until it thickens and clings evenly to the beef.
  • Serve the soy garlic beef over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and serve with cucumbers.

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Notes

(1) I personally use top sirloin for this dish, but any cut works, including ribeye, NY strip, or even flank steak!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g