Skillet Beef with Celery Recipe | Chinese Takeout Recipe | Beef Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Crack an egg and separate the white from the yolk, discarding the yolk.

Add white vinegar and dark soy sauce to the egg white for marinade.

Add strip beef to the marinade and mix well, letting it sit for 1 hour at room temperature.

In a separate pot, add 1 cup of water and salt, then bring to a boil.

Cut 3 stalks of celery diagonally and add to the boiling water for a few minutes to flavor the celery, then remove.

Prepare a browning sauce by mixing 1/2 cup water with cornstarch and dark soy sauce, and a bit of oyster sauce; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat.

Add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until browned, then remove from skillet.

In the same skillet, add a bit of oil, then add chopped garlic and ginger, cooking for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add the boiled celery and chopped scallions to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute.

Return the beef to the skillet, add salt, and cook until the sauce thickens, adding a touch of water if needed.

Turn off the heat and plate the beef and celery with seasoned rice.

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