Garlic Beef (蒜香牛肉粒)

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak (, diced into 1” (2 cm) cubes)
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 heads garlic (, peeled, outer larger cloves halved lengthwise)

Method

1. Combine all the marinating ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
2. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and turn to medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden on both sides, but not too browned. Transfer the garlic to a plate and set aside. Reserve the garlic oil in the pan.
4. Spread the beef in the pan without overlapping and turn to medium-high heat. Let the bottom cook without touching until turning golden brown, 2 minutes or so. Flip to cook the other sides, until most sides have browned and the inside is still a bit pink (the beef will continue to cook until done in the sauce).
5. Add back the cooked garlic and butter. Turn to medium heat again. Stir and cook until the butter melts.
6. Pour in the sauce. Stir immediately to coat everything while the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer everything into a plate and serve hot over rice as a main dish.