Beef Stir Fry
Beef Stir Fry Recipe by Best Online Steaks
Stir-fry is a dish that is unbelievably easy to customize. You can add whatever vegetables you like most, and avoid the ones you don't care for. Stir-frying is a food preparation technique that originated in China. The cooking method is simple and is done by frying ingredients in a minimal amount of extremely hot oil. Over time, this cooking technique spread across Asia, and eventually into the west.
The tradition of using a wok is used in a variety of Chinese cooking techniques. The stirring utensil that is used, a long-handled utensil is known as a hoak, or in English, a label. The original stir-fry concept has changed dramatically over time, and it was changed even more through geographical location. Different cultures use meats and vegetables that fit into their tradition. The Americanized version focuses primarily on beef, chicken, and shellfish.
Ingredients and Directions for Skirt Steak Beef Stir Fry
Note: This menu is a traditional recipe, but you can substitute any vegetables you like and still maintain the dining experience of enjoying a fresh stir fry at home.
Ingredients
1 ½ pound of skirt steak. Cut steak into 4-inch-long pieces, followed by cutting the steak against the grain, into ¼-inch thick slices.
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium
1 serrano chile pepper (remove seeds and chop finely)
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 med cloves garlic, grated
1 bunch scallions, washed and thinly sliced
6 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces snow peas
2 ounces green beans
1 can baby corn (12 oz), drained
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced thinly
Directions
1. Season skirt steak to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, add soy sauce, chile pepper, lime juice, and sugar.
3. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the skirt steak to the bowl and toss it until it is well coated. Set aside.
5. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add oil and heat until the surface of the oil is shimmering. This will take about 1 minute.
7. Add beef to the pan and cook, stirring until it is cooked through. This will take between 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Remove the beef from the pan and place it in a bowl. Set aside.
9. Allow the liquid in the pan to reduce until it is thickened.
10. Add scallions and garlic to the pan and cook 1 minute longer.
11. Add mushrooms and cook another 3 minutes.
12. Add snow peas green beans, corn and bell pepper and cook until doe but crisp.
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