Easy Tomato Egg and Beef Stir-Fry

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Textural Contrast: The “velveted” beef is incredibly tender, providing a professional restaurant mouthfeel against the soft eggs and jammy tomatoes.
• Natural Umami Sauce: As the tomatoes break down, they release juices that combine with the beef marinade to create a rich, savory sauce without needing heavy thickeners.
• Nutritional Powerhouse: This meal provides a perfect balance of high-quality protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants in a single serving.

Key Ingredients

• Roast cut or lean part: Thinly sliced against the grain and marinated with cornstarch to ensure the beef stays “slippery” and soft.
• Vine-Ripened Tomatoes: Using very ripe tomatoes is key, as they break down faster into a saucy consistency.
• Shaoxing Wine & Soy Sauce: These aromatics add depth to the beef and balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes.

✅Quick Tips: Always scramble your eggs first and remove them from the pan while they are still slightly undercooked; they will finish cooking when you toss them back in at the end.

Key Steps

• #1: The Velvet Marinade. Let the beef sit with cornstarch and oil to create a protective barrier that locks in moisture during the high-heat stir-fry.
• #2: Tomato Breakdown. Sauté the tomatoes with a pinch of sugar to help them release their juices and develop a deep, jammy flavor.
• #3: The Final Fold. Combine the beef, tomatoes, and eggs quickly at the end to ensure the eggs absorb the sauce without becoming rubbery.

Easy Tomato Egg and Beef Stir-Fry

A nutrient-packed stir fry combining juicy sautéed tomatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and savory marinated beef.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Beef Courses: Main Dishes Recipe Keys: O One-Pot Meals Q Quick & Easy S Stir Fry

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 2

Ingredients:

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• 500 g beef (roast cut)
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch sugar

Beef Marinate

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp corn starch

Instructions

1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and place it in a bowl.

2. Marinate the beef with the beef marination for at least 10 minutes

4. In the same pan, add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until browned.
5. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same pan, add in the sliced tomatoes.
7. Cook until they become liquid state.
8. Then add back in the beef and egg.

9. Add salt and sugar

10. Mix well, and cook for another 3 minutes.

11. Serve over rice.

Keywords: Tomato Egg Beef Stir Fry, Chinese Beef and Tomato, Savory Tomato Beef Recipe