Mabo Dofu – Tofu with Beef Recipe
Preparation Time: 0 minutes 🕒
Cooking Time: 20 minutes 🕒
Total Time: 20 minutes 🕒
Recipe Category: Soy/Tofu 🍲
Keywords: Beans, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Chinese, Asian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, High In… < 30 Mins 🌱
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ground beef 🥩
- 1/4 cup minced beef 🥩
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 chili pepper, finely chopped 🌶️
- 3 leeks, chopped 🧅
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tablespoon sugar 🍚
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch 🌽
- 1 cup water 💧
- 1 cup broth 🍲
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Review Count: 4 📝
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 795.3
- Fat: 58.2g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 38.6mg
- Sodium: 1084.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.9g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Protein: 51.3g
Recipe Servings: 2 🍽️
Recipe Yield: 4 side dish servings 🍲
Description:
This delightful Mabo Dofu recipe, a tantalizing blend of tender tofu and savory beef, is a gem from my mother’s English-language Chinese cookbook. I’ve crafted it to be not just easy and delicious, but surpassingly better than what you’d find in Chinese restaurants. Like most Chinese dishes, it truly shines when enjoyed as part of a diverse meal spread among good company, ideally accompanied by fragrant Oriental boiled rice.
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tofu:
- Begin by cutting the bean curd into bite-sized squares, setting them aside for later.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat a generous amount of oil in your cooking vessel, and infuse it with the aromatic medley of minced garlic, fiery chili peppers, and chopped leeks. Allow the kitchen to fill with their enticing fragrance.
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Add the Meat:
- Introduce the ground beef and minced beef into the sizzling mix. Stir gently until the meat undergoes a delightful color transformation, absorbing the aromatic essence.
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Incorporate Tofu and Seasonings:
- Lightly stir in the prepped bean curd, generously drizzling soy sauce and sugar into the mixture. This is where the magic happens, as flavors meld and dance together.
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Simmer to Perfection:
- Cover the pot with a lid, letting the ingredients simmer and mingle for a harmonious 10 minutes. The anticipation builds as the kitchen transforms into a symphony of aromas.
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Thicken with Cornstarch:
- Introduce the cornstarch mixture to the pot, allowing it to weave its thickening magic for a few more minutes. Watch as the sauce reaches the perfect consistency, coating each element in a luscious embrace.
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Serve with Flair:
- Turn out this culinary masterpiece into a serving dish, and sprinkle a few drops of sesame oil to elevate the dish to new heights. The finishing touch adds a layer of richness that tantalizes the taste buds.
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Savor the Moment:
- Present your Mabo Dofu hot, embracing the inviting aroma that fills the air. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience meant to be shared and savored among friends and family.
In crafting this recipe, I’ve strived to encapsulate the essence of Chinese culinary artistry, ensuring each bite is a symphony of flavors that lingers on the palate. EmmaDeer, your culinary journey awaits! 🌟🍜
