Stir-fried beef and vegetables is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. It's a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. With a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques to choose from, you're sure to find a stir-fry recipe that suits your taste. Whether you prefer your beef cooked rare or well-done, and your vegetables crunchy or tender, there's a stir-fry recipe out there for you. So grab a wok or a large skillet and get ready to cook up a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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STIR-FRIED BEEF AND VEGETABLES
I really like this recipe from McCall's Cooking School (Meat 39). Its introduction states: "This Chinese method of cooking uses a small amount of oil over high heat. Meat stays tender and juicy, vegetables crisp and colorful. Our version of this exquisite cuisine: snow peas, bok choy, green onions, water chestnuts and baby corn tossed with sirloin-steak slices and egg noodles."
Provided by mersaydees
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pat steak dry with paper towels. Partially freeze beef, about 15 minutes, in order to make slicing it easier. Then, using sharp knife, cut steak in half lengthwise, then cross-wise, on diagonal, into slices 1/8 inch thick; set aside.
- In large shallow bowl, toss steak slices with 1 tablespoon peanut oil, salt, sugar, pepper and minced garlic; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Rinse snow peas under cold water; drain. With fingers, remove stem ends and strings; do not shell.
- Prepare bok choy: Cut base from stalk; discard. Cut stems into 1/4-inch diagonal slices; cut leaves into 1-inch pieces. Wash stems and leaves separately; dry on paper towels. Wash green onions; pat dry; trim off roots and green tops; cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.
- In small bowl, combine cornstarch, water, sherry and soy sauce; mix well; set aside. Fill an 8-quart kettle with water and bring to the boil; Add Chinese noodles or spaghetti and cook as package label directs; drain, and keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in large, heavy skillet or wok. Add green onion; with slotted spoon, stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas, water chestnuts, bok-choy stems and beef broth; cook, covered, over high heat 2 minutes. Remove vegetables and liquid from the pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil and the beef; stir-fry over high heat 2 minutes. Return cooked vegetables and the corn to skillet; add bok-choy leaves; stir in cornstarch mixture; cook until sauce is thickened. Add noodles, and toss gently.
- Serve on pre-warmed platter.
STIR-FRIED BEEF AND VEGETABLES
It's hard to beat a meal with meat, veggies and noodles all cooked in one pot. Just think of all those dishes you won't need to wash!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, sherry and sugar; set aside. Trim fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. (For easier cutting, partially freeze beef, about 1 hour.) Soak noodles in enough warm water to cover 15 minutes; drain.
- Heat wok or 10-inch skillet over high heat until 1 or 2 drops of water bubble and skitter when sprinkled in wok. Add 1 tablespoon oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Remove beef mixture from wok.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; rotate wok to coat side. Add pea pods, jicama and bell pepper; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in beef mixture and noodles; heat to boiling. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated through.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your stir-fry taste its best. Look for tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.
- Cut your ingredients into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. For vegetables, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings will help tenderize it and add flavor.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet will help sear the beef and vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
- Stir-fry in batches: If you're cooking a large amount of food, stir-fry it in batches to avoid overcrowding the wok or skillet. This will help the ingredients cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help prevent it from burning.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried beef and vegetables is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this flavorful dish on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give stir-fried beef and vegetables a try.
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