Beef Stir Fry Marinade Food

HOW TO TENDERISE BEEF (VELVETING BEEF)

Steps:

• Slice beef thinly against the grain. (Note 3)
• Place in a bowl. Sprinkle over baking soda, toss with fingers to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes. (See Note 1 for different cuts)
• Rinse beef well with tap water. Shake off excess water, then use paper towels to blot away excess water (doesn't need to be 100% dry).
• Proceed with recipe of choice. Beef can be marinated or seasoned before cooking, stir fried or deep fried, and it will be soft and tender, "velvet" like. Use for Stir Fries, Stir Fried Noodles, Beef Stroganoff and any other recipe calling for quick-cooked beef strips.

EASY CLASSIC CHINESE BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Combine the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water in a small bowl, mix until smooth.
• Mix in remaining Sauce ingredients EXCEPT the 1/3 cup water.
• Place the beef and 2 tbsp of Sauce in a bowl and mix gently. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup water into the remaining Sauce. Set aside.
• Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
• Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the beef and cook until it changes colour from red to light brown but not cooked through.
• Add bell pepper and carrots and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add Sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add pak choy and scallions/shallots and cook for a further 1 minute until the Sauce is thickened.
• Remove from heat immediately.
• Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if using.

MARINATED BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the wine, 4 tablespoons oil, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, ginger and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 12 hours. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, zucchini, carrot and peppers in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade. Stir-fry beef for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Return vegetables to the pan; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

TERIYAKI BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 1-by-2-by-1/4-inch strips. Put in a bowl and coat with the brown sugar, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce and some black pepper. Set aside for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
• Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the beef and stir-fry until brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green beans, carrots and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas. Add the beef with its juices and the sauce and cook for another minute.
• Serve over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put the beef in a medium non-metallic bowl and cover with the vinegar, soy and Worcestershire sauce. Leave to marinate for 20 mins, or if you have the time, overnight.
• Heat a small dry wok until it's very hot. Tip in the beef, marinade and spring onions, stir fry for 2 mins. Add the roasted peppers, then stir fry for a further 2 mins. Divide the stir fry between shallow bowls and serve with some boiled rice.

MARINATED BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice meat across the grain into strips and place in a glass dish.
• Mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice and garlic and pour over the meat mixing well.
• Leave to marinate for approx 2hours to get the best flavour or longer if you wish.
• Meanwhile steam the brocolli, cauliflower & carrots or cook til just crisp tender in a microwave.
• When ready to cook, drain meat reserving the marinade.
• Heat oil in a large pan or wok until very hot.
• Add beef strips and cook quickly to seal. You may need to do this in 2 batches.
• Add the onion & cook, stirring til lightly browned.
• Add in the drained vegetables and toss to mix.
• Mix the cornflour with a little cold water and then add in the reserved marinade and more water to make 1 cup liquid.
• Add the liquid to the pan and stir til thickened and heated through.
• Serve over steamed rice and top with sliced spring onions.

FLAVORFUL BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, and wine in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in ginger; toss beef in sauce to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir broccoli, carrots, pea pods, and onion for 1 minute. Stir in water chestnuts, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Return vegetables to skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For the beef, place the beef strips into a bowl and add the light soy sauce, rice wine and cornflour and mix well. Leave to marinate for 10-20 minutes.
• Heat a wok until very hot and then pour in the oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for one minute, or until browned all over. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the onions to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Pour in 3 tablespoons of water and cook for three minutes.
• Drain off the juices collected from the beef and add to the wok. Add the oyster sauce and stir for a minute then return the beef to the wok and add the mint leaves. Continue to stir-fry for one minute then remove from the heat.
• For the noodles, soak the noodles in a large bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. When they are soft, drain them and discard the water.
• Heat a clean wok until hot, then add the groundnut oil. When it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the black beans, spring onions, garlic and ginger and stir fry quickly for 15 seconds. Add the carrots and stir fry for two minutes.
• Add the bean curd and Chinese flowering cabbage or pak choi and carefully mix together without breaking up the bean curd.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients (except the sesame oil) and 250ml/9fl oz water and cook the mixture over a gentle heat for about two minutes.
• Now add the drained noodles and sesame oil and cook for a further three minutes.
• To serve, ladle some of the noodles and sauce into individual bowls or into one large serving bowl. Place the stir fried beef alongside, garnish with the spring onion and serve at once.

BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chile pepper, sugar and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Add the beef, toss to coat and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Allow the liquid in the pan to reduce until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and scallions and cook 1 minute more. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the snow peas, baby corn and bell pepper and continue cooking until all the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine.

BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic and ginger.
• Place the beef in a Ziploc bag (or glass bowl), pouring in half of the sauce mixture to coat the beef. Marinate for either 20 minutes on the counter or covered overnight in the fridge.
• Whisk the cornstarch and water together and add to the remaining sauce mixture.
• Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat, add 2 teaspoons oil and add the beef. Cook for 4 minutes and remove beef to a clean bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan and cook the broccoli for 2 minutes.
• Add the beef back into the pan. Make a well in the center and pour in the sauce. Cook until the sauce is thick and everything is heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice.

CHICKEN OR BEEF STIR-FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger in a blender. Blend until well combined.

TERIYAKI BEEF STIR-FRY OR MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together for the marinade.
• Cut the beef into one inch strips and add to the marinade.
• Put in a plastic container or Ziploc bag in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, stirring/shaking often.
• To make stirfry, heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet or wok skillet.
• Add the sesame seeds, garlic and ginger and mix together until seeds are slightly toasted and flavors blended.
• Add sliced Spanish onion, green peppers, 1/4 cup of marinade, mix well and stirfry until onions are slightly translucent.
• Add the beef, mixing well to blend all the flavors and ingredients.
• If you want, you can add some more of the marinade with the beef.
• Stir fry about 5- 7 minutes on medium heat for medium rare or longer for your tastes.
• It went great with a bottle of Cabernet Shiraz Merlot red wine.
• Note: I reduced the measurement for the teriyaki sauce because it was a tad salty when I originally made it.
• If you don't mind the salty flavor, you can add more for your taste.

EASY BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Season steak with salt & pepper. Toss with cornstarch and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
• Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok. Cook the beef in 2 small batches over medium high until browned, about 2-3 minutes (beef does not need to be cooked through). Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add vegetables to the pan and cook about until tender crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside with the beef.
• Combine sauce ingredients except corn starch in a bowl and stir well.
• Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the sauce. Bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water (or broth) and add it the sauce a little bit at a time while whisking to reach desired consistency. Let simmer 2 minutes. Add vegetables, beef (and any juices) to the pan and cook until heated through.
• Serve with noodles or over rice.

VEGETABLE BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; add beef and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, ketchup, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry the beef mixture in 1 teaspoon canola oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry the onion in remaining canola oil for 2 minutes. Add green pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; stir-fry 1 minute longer., Return beef to the pan. Stir sauce; add to beef and vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables and beef. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
• Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and add 1 tbsp of oil. Add half of beef, cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned, and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining beef. Set aside.
• Return skillet to high heat and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes or until browned, transfer to a plate. Set aside.
• Return skillet to high heat, add remaining 1 tbsp oil, bell pepper and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice and transfer onto a plate. Set aside.
• Return skillet to medium heat, add broccoli, whisk stir fry sauce well (cornstarch settles fast at the bottom) and add to the skillet. Stir, let sauce come to a boil, then cook for a few minutes until thickened, stirring often.
• Return cooked beef, mushrooms, onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir gently, turn off heat and garnish beef stir fry with sesame seeds.
• Serve hot over Instant Pot quinoa, Instant Pot brown rice, brown rice vermicelli or whole wheat spaghetti.

BEEF VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix together the marinade ingredients with the beef until well-coated, and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight. Next, prepare your veggies and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the water (or beef stock, if using), sesame oil, soy sauces, oyster sauce and sugar, and set aside.
• Heat your wok on high heat and spread 2 tablespoons of oil around the perimeter to coat. Once the wok and oil start to smoke, add the beef, and use your metal wok spatula to spread the beef in one even layer. Sear for 30 seconds. Turn the beef to sear the uncooked sides for another 30 seconds. At this point, the beef should be about 80% done. Turn off the heat and transfer the beef back to the marinade bowl.
• Next, with the heat back on high, add the ginger and 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Cook for 10 seconds, and add the garlic. After 5 seconds, add the mushrooms and stir fry for another 15 seconds, giving them a good sear. Add the Shaoxing wine.
• Next, add the snap peas and the bok choy, and stir fry on the highest heat for another 20 seconds until the bok choy begins to wilt. Stir in the beef and your prepared sauce mixture. Gather everything in the center of the wok.
• When everything comes back up to a simmer, and the sides of the wok begin to super-heat, Stir fry everything in a circular motion so the beef and vegetables hit the sides of the wok--this gets you that wok hay flavor!
• Pour the cornstarch slurry in the center of the wok while stirring. The sauce will immediately thicken, so work fast to stir everything together for another 20 seconds to evenly coat the beef and vegetables in the sauce. There should not be any standing sauce - everything should be clinging to the beef and vegetable stir fry. This is the classic restaurant-style preparation, but you can add more stock and salt or soy sauce to taste if you like a saucier stir-fry.
• Turn off the heat and transfer your beef vegetable stir-fry to a serving plate; you can also dish it out individually on a bed of rice for a great one-plate meal. Enjoy immediately. Though you probably don't need us to tell you that.