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Hello food lovers! Today, I’m thrilled to share a classic Chinese dish that’s both simple to make and packed with incredible flavors – Stir-Fried Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms (香菇炒肉). This dish is a perfect blend of tender beef and umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, harmonized with bell pepper and aromatic garlic, and the Sichuan pepper oil give it a magic touch. It’s a delightful meal that’s sure to please your taste buds and impress your family or guests.
What makes this dish a favorite in many households is its versatility and ease of preparation. You can whip it up quickly on a busy weeknight, yet it’s also special enough for a weekend feast. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to incorporate mushrooms, which are not only tasty but also nutritious.
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Leave a comment below and share your experience!
For more information about the Chinese spices see my ingredients list
Happy cooking!
Stir-Fried Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms (香菇炒肉)
Ingredients
- 600 grams beef
- 200 grams fresh shiitake mushrooms or dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper optional, cubed
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- several drops of Sichuan pepper oil
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Thinly slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the shiitake mushrooms into thin strips:
- If using fresh shiitake mushrooms, clean them with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Slice the caps.
- If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they become soft. Drain, remove the stems, and slice the caps.
- Cube the bell peppers.
- Mince the garlics
Blanch the mushrooms
- Boil some water in a small pot, add the Shiitake mushrooms and blanch for 1 minute, remove it from water and drain well, set aside.
Stir-frying
- Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the Beef slices to the wok. Stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink and starts to brown.
- Add the minced garlic, Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper and blanched shiitake mushrooms to the wok.
- Add sugar, Light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt and oyster sauce to the wok ,stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Finishing Touches:
- Turn off the heat, drizzle with Sichuan pepper oil and stir to combine.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
- Enjoy your delicious Stir-Fried Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms (香菇炒肉)!
