Beef and celery stir fry is always on our lunch menu rotation because it uses a few pantry ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying meal. You might not see this dish often in a Chinese restaurant, but it’s a hearty homestyle dish that is quite popular in China. In my recipe, I will share all the secrets to creating tender, juicy beef in your stir fry, while keeping the vegetables bright and crisp.
Beef and celery stir fry ingredients
What cut of beef to use
My favorite cut of beef for making stir fry is beef flank steak. The meat has a great flavor and will remain juicy once cooked. It is also possible to use a cheaper cut of beef, for example, chuck, brisket, or round roast. In this case, add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the marinade and marinate the beef for 30 minutes before cooking. This method tenderizes the beef and will create a very juicy result.
Mise en place
When you’re ready to cook, your table should have all these ingredients prepared:
Sliced garlic Marinated beef Mixed sauce Sliced onion and celery
How to make beef and celery stir fry
The tip for making tender beef
Do I need a wok?
I did a pretty lengthy post on the Wok vs Stir Fry Pan question. In short, it’s most important to find a good stir fry setup that works for your particular stove. I used a cast iron wok in my recipe, but you can totally use a large skillet (no matter whether it is nonstick or carbon steel) to cook the beef and celery stir fry. As long as you properly heat up the pan, and don’t crowd the ingredients, it’s possible to make a delicious stir fry with either setup.
More delicious homestyle dinner recipes
Beef and Flat Bean Stir Fry Crab Roe Tofu with Salted Duck Eggs (蟹黄豆腐) Mushroom Fried Rice (蘑菇炒饭) Chinese Potato Stir Fry (炝炒土豆丝) Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry
