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Beef Tomato Stir-Fry

By Emaan Hassaan
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cuisine: Chinese
Course: Main Course
Servings 4
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Description

This Beef Tomato Recipe is a family favorite! Made with tender beef, juicy tomatoes, and a savory-sweet sauce. Simple yet packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a quick, comforting meal. Serve it over rice or bread and enjoy a dish that’s nostalgic, delicious, and made with love!

Ingredients
 

For meat marination

  • 1 pound meat cut into small pieces/slices
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper or black paper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil

For the sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar brown or white
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or black paper
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

Other ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes cut into large slices
  • 1½ teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 scallions green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces, separate the white stems and leafy tops)
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
  • ¼ to ½ cup cold water

Instructions

  • Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, add the beef and all the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let it rest for 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Sauce & Slurry: In a separate bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside. In a small cup, mix cornstarch with water until smooth (no lumps).
  • Cook the Beef: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter or olive oil until just smoking. Add the marinated beef and fry for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add ½ cup tomatoes, ⅓ cup red onions, and the white stems of the green onions. Stir-fry until the beef is 95% cooked, then remove from the pan.
  • Sauté Aromatics & Sauce: In the same pan, add more butter or oil. Add garlic and remaining onions; stir-fry for 1 minute on high heat. Add remaining tomatoes, leafy green onion tops, and prepared sauce. Stir for 40 seconds.
  • Combine & Finish: Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well. Let cook for 30 seconds or until the sauce thickens.
  • You’re Done! Serve hot with steamed white rice or your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef Tomato Stir-Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
335
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.7
g
27
%
Cholesterol
 
82.7
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
661.8
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
17.1
g
6
%
Sugar
 
9.4
g
10
%
Protein
 
27.4
g
55
%
Vitamin A
 
54.7
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
9.2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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