Brazilian recipe
Oriental Beef Stir-fry with Vegetables
Tender sirloin beef cubes with fresh vegetables and a delicious sweet and sour Asian sauce. A quick and flavorful meal for everyday.
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Ingredients
2 sirloin steaks (about 300 g)
1/2 head of 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 head of 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
Sirloin steaks are available at most supermarkets in the meat section. Cauliflower, carrots, onions, peas, garlic, and scallions are common produce items found in any supermarket or local market. Ginger can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets. Water is readily available. Soy sauce and rice vinegar are usually found in the international foods aisle of supermarkets or in Asian markets. Cornstarch is a common pantry staple found in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Vegetable oil and toasted sesame oil are also widely available in supermarket cooking oil sections. Toasted sesame seeds can be found in the spice aisle or international foods section of supermarkets, or in specialty baking stores.
Preparation method
- Cut the steaks into thin strips of 1 cm and transfer to a bowl, discarding larger pieces of fat
- Let the meat sit 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, 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 cut it into thin slices
- 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 place the meat strips
- Sear the meat for about 2 minutes without stirring, waiting for it to release from the pan before flipping
- Transfer the seared 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 start to brown
- Add the onion and sauté for another 2 minutes
- Add the sliced garlic and grated ginger, mixing 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 traditional stewed beef, 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 tastes and perfect served with white rice.
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