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Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe

Savory Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe for Easy Family Meals

Enjoy this Chinese Tomato Beef Egg recipe—a quick and savory dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak for best flavor and tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine dry sherry can be substituted
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes chopped into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce light soy sauce preferred
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 cup beef broth or water for sauce
For the Eggs
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
For Garnishing
  • 3 stalks green onions white parts for cooking, green tops for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional for aroma

Equipment

  • Wok
  • non-stick skillet
  • Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing the beef, then marinate it in a bowl with cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, salt, and black pepper for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the ripe tomatoes into wedges.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat half a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour in the lightly beaten eggs and cook gently, stirring constantly until they are just set and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Once done, transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set aside.
  3. In a wok, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef strips, quickly stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and keep it warm.
  4. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry the white parts of the green onions for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped tomato wedges into the wok, along with ketchup, brown sugar, and beef broth. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Mix in the cornstarch slurry and stir for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the cooked beef and scrambled eggs back into the wok with the sauce. Gently toss everything together for a minute, ensuring the beef and eggs are well coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture onto plates. Garnish with the green tops of the green onions. Serve hot over a bed of steaming white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure beef slices are paper-thin, scramble eggs gently for fluffiness, and use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Adjust sauce consistency as needed.

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