Best 6 Cashew Beef Recipes

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Cashew beef is a popular Chinese dish that is made with tender pieces of beef, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful sauce. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be served over rice or noodles. The key to making a great cashew beef is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the beef properly. The beef should be marinated in a flavorful sauce before being cooked, and it should be cooked quickly over high heat so that it remains tender and juicy. The sauce should be thick and flavorful, with a good balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Cashew beef is a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a party, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

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CASHEW BEEF STIR-FRY



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Expect requests for seconds of this quick recipe made with easy-to-find ingredients. It's delicious!-Rhonda Ragen, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cold water
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
3 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into strips
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 yellow summer squash, sliced
1-1/2 cups salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and 2 tablespoons soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a very large skillet or a wok, stir-fry broccoli and carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the beef, garlic, pepper and remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the green and red peppers, onions and squash in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. , Stir cornstarch mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CLASSIC CASHEW BEEF



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My family loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I've been making this recipe for years. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
2/3 cup lightly salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ASPARAGUS BEEF CASHEW STIR-FRY



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As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. The recipe comes from a local restaurant. -Joyce Huebner, Marinette, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 whole garlic cloves
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips)
1 cup salted cashew halves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil; add garlic. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute; discard garlic., Stir-fry the asparagus, onions, red pepper and carrot until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Add beef and heat through. Stir reserved sauce; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CASHEW CURRIED BEEF



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"This recipe is a favorite with my whole family. The ingredients are a wonderful mix of sweet, salty and spicy." -Jennifer Fridgen, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk, divided
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
8 cups chopped bok choy
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup salted cashews
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside., Spoon 1/2 cup cream from top of coconut milk and place in the pan. Add remaining oil; bring to a boil. Add curry paste; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until oil separates from coconut milk mixture., Stir in the brown sugar, fish sauce and remaining coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add bok choy and red pepper; return to a boil. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the cashews, cilantro and beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CASHEW BEEF



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Found this recipe in the bottom of a pile of old magazine clipped recipes. Not sure how old it is or what magazine it is from. Posting for safe keeping.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 meals, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons water
3 green onions, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash ground ginger
1/2 cup cashews, roasted and salted
1 quart rice, cooked

Steps:

  • In large skillet, stir fry meat in the oil for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, add carrots and 2 T water. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Add onions. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Combine cornstarch and 1/3 c water until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, bouillon, chili sauce, garlic powder and ginger. Stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  • Return meat to skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with cashews.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1130.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 674.9, Carbohydrate 176.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 40.6

CASHEW BEEF WITH BROCCOLI STIR FRY



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Categories     Beef     Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 ounces trimmed boneless beef top round, cut across the grain into thin slices, slices cut into 1″ bite-size pieces
2 whole stalks broccoli, cut into small florets, stems halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise (about 5 cups)
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1″ piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin strips
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons cashews
2 cups cooked brown rice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes. Add the beef and toss to mix. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place a steamer basket in a large pot with 2″ of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Place the broccoli in the basket, cover, and steam for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and rinse briefly under cold running water. Set aside. Drain the beef, reserving the marinade. Mix the broth and cornstarch in a cup. In a large, deep nonstick skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and ginger and stirfry for 30 seconds, just until fragrant; do not brown. Add half the drained beef strips and stir-fry about 2 minutes, or just until no longer pink; transfer to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining beef strips. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the bell pepper and stir-fry until just crisptender, about 2 minutes. Return the beef and any juices, the reserved marinade, and the steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss to mix. Stir-fry about 2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir the cornstarch mixture again; add to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cashews. Serve over the rice.

Tips:

  • To tenderize the beef, consider marinating it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have Shaoxing wine, substitute dry sherry or Chinese rice wine.
  • For added flavor, toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before grinding them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the beef; otherwise, it will steam instead of sear.
  • If you don't have oyster sauce, substitute a mixture of soy sauce and a little sugar.
  • Serve the cashew beef over steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Cashew beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its tender beef, crispy cashews, and flavorful sauce, this dish is a classic for a reason. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cashew beef a try. You won't be disappointed.

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