Moo Shu Beef Recipe
Moo Shu Beef is a popular Chinese dish, often found in American Chinese restaurants. It typically features thinly sliced beef stir-fried with a mix of vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots. The dish is usually served with thin, crepe-like pancakes and a hoisin sauce that you spread on the pancakes before adding the beef and veggies. It’s similar to Moo Shu Pork, which uses pork instead of beef.
Equipment
- Chef’s Knife & Cutting Board
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Wooden Spoon Or Spatula
- Measuring Spoons & Cups
- Small Bowls
- Tongs or Chopsticks
- Serving Plates or Platters
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade:
- 1 lb 450g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms shiitake or button mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet or wok, add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is just cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside with the vegetables.
- In the same skillet, pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until they are just set. Push the eggs to one side of the skillet.
- Return the cooked beef and vegetables to the skillet with the eggs. Add the garlic, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes, until well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Moo Shu Beef with the warmed pancakes or tortillas. For a fun and interactive meal, let everyone assemble their own wraps by placing some Beef Moo Shu on a pancake or tortilla and adding a little extra hoisin sauce if desired.