# Stir-fried beef with celery (from Cook! Stacey Cook)

Video: [Celery And Beef Stir Fry | Crunchy Vegetable And Juicy Beef Stir Fry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk) by [Cook! Stacey Cook](https://www.youtube.com/@COOKSTACEYCOOK).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.34 per serving, ~$10.03 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.66* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 12 oz / 340 g celery
- 12 oz / 340 g beef
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 5 tsp water
- 1/8 tsp white pepper powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp oil
- some oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1/16 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp rice wine
- a little more oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp rice wine
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=15s) Slice ginger and finely mince garlic.
2. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=22s) Cut celery into two-inch sections.
3. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=26s) Slice beef across the grain.
4. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=33s) Marinate beef with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, water, white pepper powder, cornstarch, and baking soda, then mix in sesame oil and regular cooking oil.
5. [1:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=86s) Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat with a little sugar and salt.
6. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=95s) Stir fry celery briefly, add rice wine, evaporate, and remove celery.
7. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=136s) Add more oil to the pan and sear ginger briefly.
8. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=143s) Add marinated beef and pan fry until the bottom turns slightly brown.
9. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=154s) Add minced garlic and stir fry until beef is mostly cooked.
10. [2:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=162s) Add rice wine and let it evaporate.
11. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=197s) Season with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
12. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=209s) Pour in water to create a sauce as the starch thickens.
13. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u58IM56uk&t=218s) Return celery to the pan with black pepper and toss everything together before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- pan
- tongs
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact pan temperature
- exact stove power
- servings not stated
- total cooking time not stated

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