Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Tender slices of beef stir-fried with savory black bean sauce and vibrant scallions for a classic Cantonese flavor. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, fermented black beans, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 grams, thinly sliced beef sirloin
2 tbsp, rinsed and lightly mashed fermented black beans
4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
1 tbsp, finely minced ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 300 grams of thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce until coated evenly; set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering, then add 1 tbsp finely minced ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the beef to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp rinsed and lightly mashed fermented black beans, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1/4 cup water; cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Toss in 4 sliced scallion stalks and sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper; stir-fry for another 1 minute until scallions are bright and tender-crisp, then remove from heat and serve immediately.