Brazilian recipe
Oriental Beef Stir-fry with Vegetables
Tender sirloin steak cubes with fresh vegetables and a delicious sweet and sour Asian sauce. A quick and flavorful everyday meal.
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Ingredients
2 sirloin steaks (about 300 g)
1/2 cauliflower
1 carrot
1 onion
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
1 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
Sliced scallions, to taste (for serving)
Toasted sesame seeds, to taste (for serving)
1/2 cauliflower
1 carrot
1 onion
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
1 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
Sliced scallions, to taste (for serving)
Toasted sesame seeds, to taste (for serving)
Where to find ingredients
Available at most supermarkets in the meat section, or from a butcher. Choose well-marbled cuts.
Found in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Located in the frozen foods aisle of most supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Fresh ginger root is typically found in the produce section of larger supermarkets or specialty grocery stores. It's often near other aromatics like garlic.
Tap water is suitable. Filtered water can also be used.
Widely available in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets. Various brands are usually offered.
Found in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets, often near other vinegars or Asian ingredients.
Available in the baking or international foods aisle of most supermarkets.
A common cooking oil available in the cooking oils section of all supermarkets.
Look for this in the international foods aisle of supermarkets, usually in the Asian cooking section. Specialty Asian markets will also carry it.
Available in the produce section of most supermarkets and grocery stores. Often located near herbs or onions.
Found in the spice aisle or international foods aisle of most supermarkets. Also available at health food stores and specialty markets.
Found in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Located in the frozen foods aisle of most supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of virtually all supermarkets and grocery stores. Available year-round.
Fresh ginger root is typically found in the produce section of larger supermarkets or specialty grocery stores. It's often near other aromatics like garlic.
Tap water is suitable. Filtered water can also be used.
Widely available in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets. Various brands are usually offered.
Found in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets, often near other vinegars or Asian ingredients.
Available in the baking or international foods aisle of most supermarkets.
A common cooking oil available in the cooking oils section of all supermarkets.
Look for this in the international foods aisle of supermarkets, usually in the Asian cooking section. Specialty Asian markets will also carry it.
Available in the produce section of most supermarkets and grocery stores. Often located near herbs or onions.
Found in the spice aisle or international foods aisle of most supermarkets. Also available at health food stores and specialty markets.
Preparation method
- Cut the steaks into thin strips of 1 cm and transfer to a bowl, discarding larger pieces of fat
- Leave the meat at room temperature so it doesn't cool the pan when cooking
- Prepare the vegetables: discard the leaves and the base of the cauliflower stem and cut it into medium florets
- Wash the cauliflower and set aside in a colander
- Peel the carrot and cut it in half lengthwise
- Slice the carrot halves diagonally into thin half-moons of 0.5 cm
- Peel the onion and cut it into medium cubes
- Peel the garlic and slice it thinly
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat
- While the pan heats, prepare the sauce: in a measuring jug or bowl, mix the water, soy sauce, and rice vinegar
- Add the cornstarch to the liquid mixture and stir well with a spoon to dissolve
- As soon as the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and add the meat strips
- Brown the meat for about 2 minutes without stirring, waiting for it to release from the pan before turning
- Transfer the browned meat to a bowl and drizzle with the remaining vegetable oil
- In the same pan, add the cauliflower and carrot and sauté for 6 minutes, until they begin to brown
- Add the onion and sauté for another 2 minutes
- Add the sliced garlic and grated ginger, stirring well to release the aromas
- Return the meat to the pan, add the frozen peas and mix, cooking for just 2 minutes to thaw the peas
- Pour the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture over the meat and vegetables
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy
- Turn off the heat and incorporate the toasted sesame oil, if using
- Finish by sprinkling with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds
- Serve immediately, preferably with Japanese or white rice
Observations
This Oriental Beef Stir-fry is a vibrant and flavorful take on classic beef stew, inspired by Asian cuisine. It combines the tenderness of sirloin steak cut into cubes with the crispness of fresh vegetables, all coated in a sweet and sour aromatic sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. It's a versatile and quick option for a special lunch or dinner, appealing to all palates and perfect served with white rice.
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