Stir-Fried Beef with Pete and Mustard Greens
Ingredients:
- 300 grams beef
- 1 bunch of mustard greens
- 10 pete beans (sliced)
- For the Spice Mix:
- 3 bird’s eye chilies
- 2 red chilies
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
- Salt and sugar to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef:
- Boil the beef in a pot of water over medium heat for 1.5 hours until tender. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut the beef into small, bite-sized cubes.
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Prepare the Vegetables and Spice Mix:
- While the beef is cooking, thinly slice the garlic, shallots, and both types of chilies.
- Chop the mustard greens and slice the pete beans.
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Cook the Spice Mix:
- Heat a skillet or non-stick pan with a bit of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic, shallots, chilies, and shrimp paste. Sauté until fragrant and the spices have softened.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cubed beef to the pan with the sautéed spices. Stir to ensure the beef is well-coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Add the pete beans and stir-fry briefly to combine.
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Add Flavorings:
- Pour in the beef broth and oyster sauce. Stir in salt and sugar to taste. Cook until the mixture is well combined and heated through, but avoid overcooking as the beef is already tender.
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Add Mustard Greens:
- Gently stir in the chopped mustard greens. Cook until the greens are wilted and tender.
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Finish and Serve:
- Turn off the heat. Your stir-fried beef with pete and mustard greens is now ready to be served. Enjoy this flavorful and hearty dish with steamed rice or on its own.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels and seasoning according to your taste. This dish offers a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying meal.
