Absolutely delicious stir fry…
Beef and Asian flavors get along so well. When Asian seasonings and flavors are added to beef, it really enhances the taste of the beef. I would say beef is a better choice for making stir fries than chicken. I made this beef stir fry a couple of days ago, the taste of this dish still lingers in my mouth. Flavorful, aromatic and tasty.
Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
To grind using mortar and pestle
- Garlic- 2 cloves
- Ginger, chopped- 2 inch slice
- Green chilies, chopped- 2
For stir frying beef
- Oil- 3 tbsp
- Dry red chili flakes- 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds- ½ tsp
- Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Thin Beef strips- ½ lb
- Ground pepper- ½ tsp
- Salt- to taste
For stir frying veggies
- Red onion, cut into wedges -1
- Green pepper, cut into thin wedges-1
- Mushrooms, sliced- 1 cup
- Celery, cut into thin wedges- 1 stalk
- Cashew nuts, roasted- ¼ cup
- Soy sauce- 3 tbsp
- Rice vinegar- 1 tbsp
- Spring onions, chopped- 1 stalk
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind garlic, ginger and green chilies. Keep aside.
- Heat a wok over medium heat, add 2 tbsp oil.
- Add dry chili flakes, cumin seeds and fennel seeds, saute till the seeds turn light brown and aromatic.
- Add curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
- Add the coarsely ground garlic/ginger/chilies, stir fry till the mixture turns golden in color.
- Add beef strips, season with ground pepper and salt.
- Stir fry till the beef has cooked well.
- Keep the cooked beef strips aside.
- In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil.
- Add chopped red onion, season with salt and stir fry till it turns translucent.
- Add green pepper, mushrooms and celery; stir fry till the veggies turn tender but is still crisp.
- Add the roasted cashew nuts, stir fry for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked beef strips, combine well.
- Add soy sauce and rice vinegar, combine well and stir fry a few minutes.
- Taste and add more salt or ground pepper if needed.
- Garnish with spring onions, stir fry for a few seconds.
- Transfer to a dish and serve warm with rice or noodles.
