Shanghai Beef Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description
This Shanghai Beef recipe is a cherished family gem, passed down from my grandma, who’s renowned for her culinary prowess. A relatively recent addition to her repertoire, at just about 20 years old, it embodies the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine. While my grandma doesn’t cook as often now, her legacy lives on through this delightful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup condensed beef broth
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts
- 2 cups water
- 1 red capsicum, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 5 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Brown the Beef: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown it for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
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Add Vegetables: Stir in the water chestnuts, red capsicum, scallions, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the condensed beef broth, water, soy sauce, and cornstarch until well combined. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the beef and vegetables.
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Thicken the Sauce: Cook and stir the mixture until it thickens and comes to a full boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to intensify.
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Incorporate Rice: Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
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Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the dish until the rice softens slightly and absorbs the delicious flavors of the sauce. This typically takes an additional 10-15 minutes.
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Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld further. Garnish with parsley before serving if desired.
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Enjoy: Serve this Shanghai Beef hot and fresh, savoring each bite of tender beef, crunchy water chestnuts, and vibrant capsicum, all infused with the savory goodness of soy sauce and beef broth.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 693.2
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6g
- Cholesterol: 77.1mg
- Sodium: 1753.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 31.8g
Recipe Notes
- This Shanghai Beef recipe is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. Feel free to add other vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha sauce to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Enjoy the flavors of Shanghai in every bite of this hearty and satisfying beef dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests with a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine!
