Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce

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Slices of tender beef quickly stir-fried with earthy shiitake mushrooms and finished with a savory oyster sauce glaze. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs flank steak, dried shiitake mushrooms, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 5 dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until softened, then slice thinly and reserve the soaking water.
  2. Step 2: Toss 300 g thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp white pepper in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the beef slices and stir-fry quickly for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown but remain tender.
  5. Step 5: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and 3 tbsp mushroom soaking water. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  6. Step 6: Toss in 2 stalks of green onions cut into 1-inch pieces, stir briefly, then remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (35 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep flank steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake with Oyster Sauce?

Chinese beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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