Hong Kong Style Tomato Beef (Fan Qie Niu Rou)
Tender beef slices in a juicy, savoury tomato sauce, a homely Cantonese dinner that is ready in 25 minutes.
Made with All purpose stir fry sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the beef with the cornflour and a pinch of pepper. Pat the tomatoes dry after cutting so the pan does not get too wet.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot. Fry the beef in two batches for 1 minute each until browned. Lift out onto a plate.
2 min - 3
Add the remaining oil, then the onion and garlic. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Add the tomato wedges and cook for 3 minutes, pressing a few so they release juice and form a loose sauce.
3 min - 5
Pour in 90 ml of your ready made all purpose stir fry sauce (see the base recipe) and bubble for 1 minute.
1 min - 6
Return the beef with its juices, toss for 30 seconds until hot and glossy, then scatter over the spring onions and serve with rice.
0 min 30 s
Tips
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes. Over soft ones collapse into a thin sauce.
- Slice the beef across the grain and keep the cooking time short so it stays tender.
- If the sauce is too sharp, stir in a pinch of sugar.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days in the fridge in a covered tub. Cool within 1 hour and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use tinned tomatoes?
Fresh tomatoes give the best texture, but a drained tin of whole plum tomatoes, roughly chopped, works in a pinch. Cook for a minute less.
What cut of beef is best?
Rump, sirloin or flank steak sliced thinly against the grain. Stewing cuts stay tough in a quick stir fry.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. The all purpose stir fry sauce is gluten free when made with gluten free tamari.
More made with all purpose stir fry sauce
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