Stir-Fried Eggs with Ground Beef
牛肉末炒鸡蛋 · pan chinese cuisine
The author suggests using a slightly generous amount of oil for this dish, since eggs that turn out too dry are less enjoyable — adjust to your own preference. A key technique here is cracking the eggs into a bowl without beating them, then pouring them straight into the pan and breaking them up with a spatula once just set, which the author says makes the eggs especially fragrant.
Colm ByrneIrish guy in Boston who makes a mean stew and a questionable attempt at pho. Weekend baker, weekday pasta-and-frozen-peas guy. Honest recipes only.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:EggSoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- 15.8(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Fat (g)
- 8.5(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- 125.7(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
beef牛肉
5.29 oz
egg鸡蛋
5.0 piece
cilantro香菜
0.88 oz
as needed
as needed — cut into fine shreds
as needed
white pepper白胡椒
to taste
as needed
as needed
mSG味精
to taste
as needed
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Pan-frying (jian) ↗
Sear food in a shallow layer of oil, one side at a time.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
Toss the ground beef with a little light soy sauce, shredded ginger, and sweet potato starch; mix well by hand and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
✅ Done when: The beef is evenly coated with the marinade and has rested for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok. Crack the eggs into a bowl without beating them, then pour them straight into the hot pan. Let them fry until just set, then break them into pieces with a spatula. Remove and set aside.
✅ Done when: The eggs are just set on the outside but still soft, and have been broken into large curds.
Leave the remaining oil in the pan, add the marinated ground beef, and stir-fry until it changes color. Add garlic slices and light soy sauce and stir-fry until fragrant.
✅ Done when: The beef has lost its raw pink color and the garlic and soy sauce smell aromatic.
Return the cooked eggs to the pan. Season with white pepper, oyster sauce, a little soy sauce, and MSG. Stir-fry over high heat with a few quick tosses, sprinkle in the cilantro, and turn off the heat.
✅ Done when: Everything is evenly combined and coated with the seasonings, and the cilantro is just wilted from the residual heat.