03/10/2026
Garlic Beef Recipe
This dish features tender beef cubes coated in a glossy, savory sauce with plenty of aromatic garlic. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect with rice.
Ingredients
- Beef: 300g (preferably sirloin, tenderloin, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes
- Garlic: 1 whole head, cloves peeled and kept whole
- Butter: 1 tbsp
- Cooking oil: 1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley or cilantro: chopped, for garnish
Marinade:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
- 1 tsp cooking w**e or mirin
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Marinate the beef: Mix beef cubes with all marinade ingredients. Let rest for 15–20 minutes.
2. Sear the garlic: Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the whole garlic cloves and fry until golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the beef: In the same pan, increase heat to high. Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and slightly caramelized. Do not overcook to keep it tender.
4. Make the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan. Stir quickly to coat the beef evenly. Simmer for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Combine: Add the fried garlic back into the pan. Toss everything together gently.
6. Serve: Transfer to a plate, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve hot.
Tips
- Cut against the grain: Slice the beef against the grain to ensure it stays tender.
- High heat: Searing quickly over high heat gives the beef a nice crust while keeping the inside juicy.
- Don't skip the cornstarch: It helps tenderize the meat and thickens the sauce.
- Adjust sweetness: Add more honey or sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.