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Beef & Celery Stir-fry

Name: Beef & Celery Stir-fry
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g beef sirloin, sliced across the grain; 220 g celery, thinly sliced diagonally; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 8 g fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 60 ml water for sauce

芹菜牛肉 · Qín cài niú ròu

Thin beef with celery that stays slightly crisp. Peel tough strings from thick celery stalks before slicing.

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Prep12 min

Cook12 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

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01
Slice and prepare
Cut meat across its grain into 3 mm slices or small even cubes as specified. Prepare vegetables. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, starch, measured sauce water, and all additional seasonings.
02
Cook the meat
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Spread meat in one layer, working in batches if needed. Turn and stir for 3–5 minutes, checking doneness. Whole-cut beef or lamb must reach 63°C and rest at least 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.
03
Cook celery
Remove tough celery strings if needed. After removing beef, stir garlic, ginger, and celery 3–4 minutes until hot and lightly tender.
04
Combine and glaze
Stir the sauce again so starch lifts from the bottom. Pour into the vegetables and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy. Return cooked meat and toss for 30–60 seconds, until hot throughout.