Mandarin Beef Stir-Fry 🥩🥢
Description: Dive into the flavors of Asia with this mouthwatering Mandarin Beef Stir-Fry. A beloved dish in many households, this recipe can also be adapted with chicken strips for a delightful variation. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying option for dinner.
- Recipe Category: Asian 🌏
- Keywords: < 60 Mins, Stir Fry 🍲
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Calories: 940.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 87.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 34.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 112.4mg
- Sodium Content: 2130.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.6g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 10.9g
- Protein Content: 16.2g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Soy sauce | 1 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic powder | 2 tsp |
| Ginger powder | 1 tsp |
| Beef | 1 lb |
| Snow peas | 1/4 – 1/2 lb |
| Onion | 1 |
| Green pepper | 1 |
| Fresh mushrooms | 2 cups |
| Cornstarch | 2 tbsp |
| Cooking oil | As needed |
Instructions:
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Marinate the Beef:
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- Reserve half of the marinade for later use and set it aside.
- Add sliced beef to the remaining marinade, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Prepare the Veggies:
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
- Slice the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms.
- Trim the snow peas.
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Stir-Fry the Veggies:
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced veggies and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are tender yet crisp.
- Once done, remove the veggies from the skillet and keep them warm.
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Cook the Beef:
- Drain the marinade from the beef slices.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the beef slices over medium-high heat until they are no longer pink.
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Combine and Thicken:
- Once the beef is cooked, add the reserved vegetables back into the skillet.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the reserved marinade until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the beef and vegetables.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Allow it to cook and thicken for about 2 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
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Serve:
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve the Mandarin Beef Stir-Fry over a bed of steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Enjoy the tantalizing flavors of this Mandarin Beef Stir-Fry, packed with tender beef, crisp veggies, and a savory sauce that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
