Best 4 Cantonese Beef Recipes

EASY CANTONESE BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• Cut the beef across the grain into thin strips, approximately 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Peel and chop the onion.
• In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with water and set aside.
• Preheat the wok on medium-high heat; the wok is ready when a couple of drops of water sizzle are added.
• Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil to the wok, drizzling to coat the sides. When the oil is hot, turn the heat down to medium and add the onion. Add the curry powder, brown briefly, then add the water to make a paste.
• Turn the heat back up to medium-high. Push the onion to the sides and add the beef in the middle. Sear for about 30 seconds, then stir-fry until the redness is gone, about 2 minutes. Splash the beef with the rice wine or dry sherry while stir-frying.
• Add the sauce to the wok. Bring to a boil and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the wok from the heat. Give the cornstarch and water mixture a quick re-stir. Stir the cornstarch and water mixture into the sauce. Return the wok to the burner and continue stirring until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over rice.

CANTON BEEF WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
• Mix broth, garlic, gingerroot, soy sauce, brown sugar and five-spice powder in medium glass or plastic bowl. Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into broth mixture. Stir in beef until evenly coated. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain beef; reserve marinade.
• Spray nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and onions and reserved marinade; reduce heat to medium.
• Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.

BEEF STEAK CANTONESE STYLE

Steps:

• Mix together the ginger, half the spring onions, the wine, 3 tablespoons water, soy sauce. Add the beef slices, mix well together and leave to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a wok to 350 degree.
• Mix together the plain flour and half the cornstarch.
• Remove the beef from the marinade, dust with the flour and deep-fry for about 30 seconds. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• Pour off most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reheat the wok, and add salt. Stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes then remove and arrange in a ring on a serving dish.
• Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok and add the remaining soy sauce, the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Blend the remaining cornstarch with the remaining water and add to the wok to thicken the sauce. Bring to the boil then add the beef slices. Sprinkle with the remaining spring onions and serve.

CANTONESE BEEF

Steps:

• Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Stir in the water, soy sauce, ginger and reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender., Add the celery, green pepper and water chestnuts. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in reserved oranges. Serve with rice.