Marinated Beef Stir Fry Food

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:

• 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.

BEEF MARINADE FOR A CHINESE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the thinly sliced beef in a bowl.
• Add the ingredients-oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper-one at a time.
• Gently mix to combine and let marinate for 15 minutes, or as the recipe instructs.

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

BEEF OR CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, vegetable oil, green onions and black pepper. Place desired meat in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before grilling.

BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place the steak in a bowl with the cornflour.Chinese 5 spice and soy sauce.Mix well and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile , split the broccoli into florets.Slice the stalks diagonally into thin oval shapes and the florets into small heads.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan , add the marinated steak , ginger and garlic and stir fry for for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the pepper, broccoli and salad onions and stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the sherry and water , put a lid on the pan and steam for 1 minute. Transfer to warmed serving dish and serve immediately with the rice.

UMAMI BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine liquid marinade ingredients in a 2 cup heat proof measure, heat in the microwave (or in a pan of hot water) just enough to thin the honey, stir to combine, add spices, stir.
• Allow to cool.
• Meanwhile trim all fat from beef, slice up meat, place meat and marinade in a 1 gallon ziploc bag, remove all air from bag and refrigerate for 4 to 48 hours.
• Remove meat from marinade, drain in colander, reserve strained marinade!
• In a wok or large skillet over medium/high with teaspoon of sesame oil (just enough to coat pan when wiped with a paper towel) cook meat until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
• Pull meat from center of pan and add chopped vegetables and 1/4 cup of water.
• Cover and bring to a simmer.
• Cook until veggies are tender, about 5 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached, be sure to stir every few minutes after the first 5.
• Remove meat/veggie mixture, pour reserved marinade into pan, bring to a boil.
• Allow to boil for a minute or two to kill any bacteria that was present from the marination process.
• While stirring constantly, slowly pour cornstarch mixture into heated marinade until desired thickness is reached it may not take all the cornstarch.
• Just GO SLOW as once the thickening process starts it happens almost instantly.
• Add meat/veggies back into the sauce, toss to mix and coat, pour onto a serving platter.
• Serve with white rice.

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.

TERIYAKI BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place the beef in a bowl and top with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and black pepper. Stir to coat then set aside to marinade while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Prepare the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Continue with the stir fry: In a large, deep sauté pan or wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add the beef. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove the beef and any juices that have collected in the skillet to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add the bell pepper and other vegetables. Cook for 4 minutes, or until slightly softened and lightly browned.
• When the vegetables are ready, add the water chestnuts and return the beef and juices to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Let simmer 3 to 4 minutes to thicken and warm the beef through. Stir in about half of the green onions. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and remaining green onions over the top. Serve warm, with additional red pepper flakes and/or soy sauce as desired.

BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut and marinade the beef. Cut the beef into slices. Marinate the beef with all the ingredients from the beef marinade for about 15 mins.
• Blanch the broccoli and carrot. Bring a pot of water to boil and add a few drops of oil. Blanch the broccoliflorets and carrot in the hot water about 10 seconds. Remove the broccoli and carrot immediately with a slotted spoon or strainer, draining the excess water. Set aside.
• Stir fry the beef. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Stir fry the beef until 70% cooked Dish out and set aside
• Stir fry broccoli and beef. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over high heat Add the ginger and stir fry until aromatic Transfer the beef into the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute Add the broccoli and carrot and then the sauce Stir to combine the ingredients well

MOUTHWATERING CHINESE MARINADE AND STIR-FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and store in a large jar or Tupperware container. Store in refrigerator for up to three months. Mix well before using. Use on pork, chicken, beef, or as a stir-fry sauce.
• When I use it on chicken, I add a little orange juice. For beef, I add a little Worcestershire sauce. For pork, I add a little brown sugar.
• For best results, marinate your meats in the sauce overnight in a large zip-lock bag.

GINGER BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Prepare all the vegetables buy cut them into thin slices and cut the beef steak into thin slices. Cut the beef against the grain to achieve the tender result. Marinade the beef slices with corn starch, sesame oil, sugar, baking soda and light soy sauce. Mix it well with hand and set aside for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a small mixing bowl add the oyster sauce, light soy, sesame oil, sugar, corn starch, white pepper and rice vinegar. Mix well until sugar and con starch dissolve in the sauce and set aside.
• Heat the large wok/pan over medium-high heat, drizzle 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sear the beef for 2-3 minutes and stir through and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Push the beef one side of the pan, drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil and add the onion, ginger, garlic and stir fry for few seconds.
• Follow with the pepper slices and continue cook for another 1-2 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture in.
• Add the spring onions and toss well to combine all ingredients and sauce evenly.
• Remove from heat and transfer to serving plate. Garnish with fresh ginger shredded or chopped spring onions.
• Serve over hot steamed rice, fried rice or noodles.

BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Cook broccoli in small pot of boiling salted water until almost crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water to cool.
• Heat oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to wok, reserving marinade. Stir-fry beef until just no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Remove beef from wok. Add broccoli, pea pods, green onions and red bell pepper. Continue stir-frying until vegetables are just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade. Pour marinade over vegetables in wok. Add beef and stir-fry until liquid boils and thickens, about 1 minute.