Chinese Stir Fried Beef

CHINESE STIR FRIED BEEF

 

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into thin strips

3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 jalapeno chopped finely (optional)

3 large mushrooms sliced

½  cup chopped celery

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded cabbage

Pinch of sugar

Chop all vegetables and beef and keep in a bowl.

Whisk the cornstarch with rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a medium bowl; add the beef, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. If it seems a bit dry add a/4 cup beef broth if needed. Set aside for 15 minutes to incorporate the flavors.

Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute.

Add the vegetable oil to the hot pan. After a minute add the ginger, garlic and hot peppers; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook stirring for until cooked thru. Remove the beef from the pan. 

If the pan is dry, add a bit more vegetable oil, then add the onion, mushrooms, cabbage, red peppers and stir-fry until just soft, about 2 minutes.  Return the beef and any juices to the pan and stir to combine.

Serve over the rice or soba noodles.

 

TIPS:

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!

·        You can substitute many vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, Chinese pea pods etc.