Beef with vegetables in Chinese style

Beef with vegetables in Chinese style is a delicious and versatile dish that combines tender beef with crisp, flavorful vegetables in a savory sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this popular dish at home:

Beef with Vegetables in Chinese Style

Ingredients:

• For the Beef Marinade:

  • 1 pound beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

• For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

• For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef:

   • In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the sliced beef and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, beef broth, and the cornstarch-water mixture. Set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Beef:

   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it is browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

4. Cook the Vegetables:

   • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
   • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Add the bell pepper, snap peas, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. Combine Beef and Sauce:

   • Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
   • Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, and stir to coat everything evenly.
   • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined.

6. Garnish and Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your beef with vegetables in Chinese style!