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Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe

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This Chinese Tomato Beef with Egg is a comforting, savory, and slightly sweet dish made with tender beef slices, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs. It’s quick to prepare, packed with umami flavors, and perfect for serving over steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Marinade:

  • 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Other Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Marinate the beef:

In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

 

Prepare the sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.

 

Cook the eggs:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.

 

Cook the beef:

In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the marinated beef over high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

 

Cook the tomatoes:

Add garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tomato wedges and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and juicy.

 

Combine everything:

Return the beef and scrambled eggs to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.

 

Serve:

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed white rice.

 

Notes

  • Use tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for the best texture.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace beef with tofu and skip the marinade step.
  • Add a splash of rice vinegar for a slightly tangy flavor.

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