Description
Sha Cha Beef is a flavorful and aromatic Chinese-inspired dish featuring tender beef strips stir-fried with vegetables in a rich and savory Sha Cha sauce. Known for its unique blend of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that delivers authentic taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Sha Cha sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 cup water or beef broth
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Marinate Beef: In a bowl, mix beef slices with 1 tablespoon Sha Cha sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare Vegetables: Have garlic, onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and ginger ready.
- Cook Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, onion, bell pepper, and broccoli until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine and Sauce: Return beef to the pan. Add remaining Sha Cha sauce and water or broth. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute beef with tofu or seitan.
- Extra Veggies: Add snap peas, mushrooms, or carrots.
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or fresh chili peppers for heat.
- Noodle Bowl: Serve over stir-fried noodles instead of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
