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Cantonese Tomato & Beef Stir Fry

This dish is a quick, satisfying, and delicious meal you can whip up quickly at home! It's a perfect balance of tangy tomatoes, tender beef and savory sauce, making it a beloved comfort food. This is one of my childhood favorites that I still love to this day!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword beef, tomato
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Winnie Kison

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 6 medium tomatoes cut into wedges

Beef Marinade:

  • 1 lb beef strips
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  • Add beef, water, baking soda and olive oil together into a bowl to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Slice onions and tomatoes, then mix together sauce ingredients. 
  • Preheat pan to medium heat with oil to cook beef and sear until cooked through. Remove from pan! 
  • Add more oil to pan and add in onions to cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add beef pieces back in along with tomatoes and sauce poured in to mix. Cook until sauce thickens and serve warm with rice!