Beef Eggfoo Yong Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Sauce
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped green onions, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and sugar until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Beef Mixture
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the beef mixture and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Egg Foo Young Patties
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of the beaten eggs into the pan to form a patty. Add a portion of the cooked beef mixture on top of the egg, then pour a little more egg over it to cover. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining egg and beef mixture.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In the same pan used for the patties, add the prepared sauce and bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Serve
Serve the egg foo young patties hot, drizzled with the thickened sauce.
