Soy-Glazed Beef with Scallions and Mushrooms

Tender beef slices glazed in a sweet-savory sauce with fresh scallions and crisp mushrooms, ready in 20 minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 8 oz beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 3 scallions
• 4 oz mushrooms
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl until sugar dissolves; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 8 oz thinly sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 4 oz sliced mushrooms to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until mushrooms begin to soften and release moisture.
4. Step 4: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly, then add 3 sliced scallions (white parts only) and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil and the remaining 3 sliced scallions (green parts), cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant, then serve immediately over 1.5 cups cooked rice.