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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Beef and Mushroom Stir Fry
Silky strips of tender beef and earthy mushrooms flash-cooked in oyster sauce, ginger, and garlic — rich, umami-packed, and ready in minutes over rice or noodles.
Contains common allergens
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Good to know
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
7 steps- 1
Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until lightly coated.
- 2
Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Sear the beef in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add mushrooms to the hot pan and stir-fry 4-5 minutes until browned and their moisture cooks off.
- 6
Return the beef, pour in the sauce, and toss for 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- 7
Fold in green onions and divide with cooked jasmine rice into 4 meal-prep containers.
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58/100
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Nutrition
per serving445
Calories
47 g
Protein
3 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Stir-frying is a fast, high-heat Chinese technique built for searing thin-sliced ingredients quickly while keeping them tender and vibrant. Beef and mushroom is a classic savory pairing that leans on the meaty depth of both, glossed with a soy-based sauce. It works for meal prep because the beef is cooked quickly to stay tender and the earthy mushrooms hold their texture over several days.
Listahan note
This version velvets the beef and cooks the components in stages so the meat stays tender and the mushrooms keep their bite instead of stewing.
Technique cues
- Slice the beef thin against the grain so each piece stays tender and cooks in seconds.
- Sear the beef in batches over high heat rather than crowding the pan, which would steam it gray instead of browning it.
- Cook the mushrooms until their released water boils off and they brown, since that is when their flavor concentrates.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Slice the beef and mushrooms and mix the sauce before heating the pan, since stir-frying leaves no time to chop mid-cook.
- Make-ahead
- Slice the beef and prep the sauce a day ahead, then cook the whole batch in one fast session.
- Leftover move
- Pile leftovers over noodles, fold into a rice bowl, or stuff into a warm wrap with greens.
- Cleanup rhythm
- One wok handles everything, so cook in stages onto a plate and finish with a single pan to wash.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
flank or sirloin steak
main protein
Purpose: These cuts are flavorful and stay tender when sliced thin and cooked fast.
Handling: Slice thin across the grain and optionally toss with cornstarch to velvet.
Adaptation: Chicken or firm tofu work with the same sauce and method.
mushrooms
earthy partner
Purpose: They bring a meaty, umami depth that doubles the savory character.
Handling: Slice and cook until browned and dry, not stewed.
Adaptation: Cremini, shiitake, or a mix; portobello for a heartier bite.
soy sauce
sauce base
Purpose: It provides the salty, umami foundation of the glaze.
Handling: Combine with the other sauce ingredients before cooking.
Adaptation: Tamari for gluten-free; coconut aminos for lower sodium.
oyster sauce
savory depth
Purpose: It adds a thick, savory-sweet richness that makes the sauce taste restaurant-quality.
Handling: Stir into the sauce mix.
Adaptation: A vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce keeps it meat-free.
fresh ginger and garlic
aromatics
Purpose: They build the fragrant base that defines a good stir-fry.
Handling: Mince and add briefly before the sauce so they bloom without burning.
Adaptation: Ground versions in a pinch, added with the sauce.
cornstarch
tenderizer and thickener
Purpose: It velvets the beef and thickens the sauce into a glossy coat.
Handling: Toss a little on the beef and reserve some for a finishing slurry.
Adaptation: Arrowroot or potato starch.
Technique notes
- Velveting the beef with a little cornstarch and a splash of soy before searing keeps it silky even after reheating.
- Browning the mushrooms in a dry hot pan first, before any oil, drives off water fastest for the deepest flavor.
- A final splash of toasted sesame oil and a handful of scallions off the heat lift the whole dish with aroma.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Use tamari and a gluten-free oyster-style sauce throughout.
- Vegetarian direction
- Swap beef for extra mushrooms and firm tofu, and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Cut the soy with coconut aminos and lean on garlic, ginger, and pepper for savor.
Serve alongside
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Garlic bok choy
- Egg drop soup
- Sesame cucumber salad
- Oolong tea
- Sparkling water with lime
- Cold barley tea
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Keeps in the fridge for up to four days in airtight containers and reheats best in a hot pan to revive the glaze. Add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much. It freezes for up to two months, though the mushrooms soften slightly on thaw.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Sharp knife for thin slicing
- Small bowl for the sauce
- Airtight meal-prep containers
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