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Beef and Tofu Stir Fry

Name: Beef and Tofu Stir Fry
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 16 oz firm tofu; ½ tsp salt; 2 tsp soy sauce; 4.94 oz onion; 1/8 tsp salt; 9.17 oz beef; 2½ tsp soy sauce; ½ tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp water; ¼ tsp sugar; 1/8 tsp white pepper powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 4 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp sesame oil; 4 garlic; 4 slices ginger; 4 stalks green onion; 3 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp oyster sauce; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cornstarch; ¾ cups water

⏱ 20 min🍽 Serves 5

A simple, delicious, and nutritious stir-fry dish. The tofu is pan-fried for superior flavor and texture, the beef is tender and juicy, and the flavorful sauce ties everything together to make this dish incredibly tasty.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Cook! Stacey Cook

Beef And Tofu Stir Fry Recipe | Tender, Juicy And Flavorful Beef Stir Fry With Onion And Tofu

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Ingredients

firm tofu16 oz
saltfor seasoning tofu½ tsp
soy saucefor seasoning tofu2 tsp
onion4.94 oz
saltfor seasoning onion1/8 tsp
beef9.17 oz
soy saucefor marinating beef2½ tsp

Steps

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1
Prepare the aromatics: mince 4 garlic cloves and slice 4 pieces of ginger. Cut 4 green onions into 2-inch sections, keeping the white stems and green leaves separate for different cooking stages. Slice half an onion into wide strips, using purple onion for color if desired.
2
Prepare the tofu: cut firm tofu into pieces about half an inch thick, choosing any shape you prefer.
3
Prepare the beef: use loin cut and slice it across the grain of the muscle fiber to maximize tenderness.
4
Marinate the beef: combine the beef slices with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water, sugar, white pepper powder, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly, then add sesame oil and stir well.
5
Make the cornstarch slurry: mix cornstarch with cold water and stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
6
Pan-fry the tofu: heat oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until the bottom is golden brown (about 3 minutes). Flip and fry the other side until golden, lightly seasoning with salt. Add a splash of soy sauce and stir briefly to flavor the tofu, then remove and set aside.
7
Quick-fry the onion: stir-fry the onion briefly in the pan to remove the raw taste. Season lightly with salt, toss a few times (about 20 seconds total), then remove and set aside.
8
Stir-fry the beef: add a little more oil to the pan. Add ginger slices and briefly sauté to release their aroma. Add the marinated beef, spread it out, and pan-fry until the bottom is lightly golden. Add the white parts of the green onions and minced garlic, and stir-fry until the beef is about 70% cooked.
9
Season: when the beef is about 70% cooked, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Continue stir-frying until the beef is evenly browned.
10
Thicken the sauce: stir the cornstarch slurry to ensure it's well mixed, then add it to the pan. The liquid will quickly boil and thicken into a glossy sauce.
11
Combine everything: once the sauce has thickened, return the tofu to the pan and mix evenly. Add the onion, green onion leaves, and black pepper. Toss everything together briefly until well combined, then serve.

Beef and Tofu Stir Fry

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