Chinese Beef and Pea Pods Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chinese cuisine with this savory Chinese Beef and Pea Pods recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This delectable dish combines tender beef with crisp pea pods, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts, all coated in a rich and savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special Asian-inspired meal!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars)
Reviews: 5
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 186.9 per serving
- Fat: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 43.1mg
- Sodium: 722.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.7g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 21.9g
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Soy sauce | 1 – 1 1/2 |
| Ground ginger | 1 teaspoon |
| Green onion | 1 |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 cup |
| Water chestnuts | 1 can |
| Bamboo shoots | 2 |
| Bean sprouts | 1 cup |
| Pea pods | 1 cup |
| Beef steak | 1 |
| Cold water | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Thinly slice the beef steak.
- Chop the green onion.
- Drain and rinse the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts.
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Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot:
- Place the sliced beef steak in the crock pot.
- Add the consommé, soy sauce, ground ginger, and chopped green onion.
- Stir to combine everything evenly.
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Slow Cook:
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 5-7 hours until the beef is tender.
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Thicken Sauce:
- In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crock pot.
- Increase the heat to high and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
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Add Vegetables:
- During the last five minutes of cooking, add the drained water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and pea pods to the crock pot.
- Stir gently to combine and heat through.
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Serve:
- Once the beef and vegetables are cooked to perfection and the sauce is thick and flavorful, serve the Chinese Beef and Pea Pods over hot rice.
Enjoy the irresistible combination of tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauce in this Chinese-inspired dish! Perfect for a cozy night in or for impressing guests with your culinary skills, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Bon appétit! 🍛🥢
