Beef and Potato Stir Fry Recipe

Preparation

Preparing Ingredients [00:29]

• Mince 5 cloves of garlic.
• Cut a quarter of an onion into strips.
• Split 2 stalks of green onion and cut them into 2-inch sections.
• Peel and slice 2 potatoes. Soak them in cold water to prevent browning.
• Slice the beef against the grain and put it into a bowl.

Marinating the Beef [01:14]

• Marinate the beef with 2 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 3/4 tsp dark soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 3 tsp water, and 3 tsp cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
• Add 2 tsp of oil and mix again.

Preparing the Cornstarch Mixture [01:35]

• Mix 1/4 tsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water in a small bowl, stirring until there are no clumps.

Cooking Instructions

Stir Frying Onions and Potatoes [01:50]

• Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Briefly stir-fry the onion for about 40 seconds to remove the raw taste. Remove.
• Spread the sliced potatoes in the same pan. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp sugar. Stir-fry until they are golden brown on the edges.
• Add 1/2 cup water, cover with a lid, and cook for 2 minutes. Once cooked through, remove from the pan.

Stir Frying Beef and Final Assembly [02:50]

• Add a little more oil to the pan if needed and stir-fry the beef.
• When the beef is brown, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until the beef is about 70% cooked.
• Season the beef with 2 1/4 tsp soy sauce, 2 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp sugar. Stir-fry until the color is even.
• Add 1/4 cup water and allow it to boil to create a sauce.
• Return the cooked potato and onion to the pan. Toss briefly.
• Add the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously.
• Add the green onion and 1/4 tsp of crushed black pepper. Toss one last time until everything is coated and serve.