Australian Chinese-style Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients

In this adaptation, the traditional Hungarian Pörkölt is transformed into a stir-fry dish with an Australian Chinese twist. The original slow-cooked stew is replaced with a quick stir-fry method, resulting in a lighter and more vibrant dish. The flavors are also adjusted to incorporate the bold and spicy elements commonly found in Australian Chinese cuisine. We alse have the original recipe for Pörkölt, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 spring onions, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 6g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
3. 3.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
4. 4.
   Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the wok and set aside.
5. 5.
   In the same wok, add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrot, and sliced onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. 6.
   Return the beef to the wok and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
7. 7.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — For a more tender result, slice the beef against the grain.
• Ginger — Use a microplane grater to easily grate the ginger into fine pieces.
• Bell peppers — Choose bell peppers of different colors for a visually appealing stir-fry.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a few slices of fresh chili pepper to the stir-fry.
• Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on personal preference or seasonal availability.
• Serve the stir-fry with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
• Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili sauce used.
• To save time, prepare the marinade in advance and let the beef marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Serving advice

Serve the Australian Chinese-style Beef Stir-Fry hot, garnished with chopped spring onions. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the colorful stir-fried beef and vegetables on a serving platter, allowing the vibrant colors to shine through. Garnish with fresh herbs or additional chili slices for an extra pop of color.