Lion Beef (Chinese Stir‑Fry of Thinly Sliced Beef)

Recipe by Lynoucha's Kitchen

A quick and flavorful Chinese dish where ultra‑thin strips of beef, marinated in baking soda and cornstarch, are stir‑fried over high heat with fresh ginger, onions, and a light sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Served with white rice, it’s an Asian culinary journey in under 30 minutes of cooking.

EasyChineseServes 4

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Source Video
8h 22m
Prep
16m
Cook
1h 2m
Cleanup
9h 40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.67
Per serving:$2.42

Critical Success Points

  • Slice the beef very thinly
  • Coat the meat with baking soda + cornstarch and marinate overnight
  • Cook the beef in two batches to avoid overcrowding the wok
  • Maintain high heat during searing

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot wok; use pot holders.
  • Watch out for hot oil splatters during stir‑frying.

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