Tomato Beef Stir Fry Food

BEEF TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Marinate the meat with the cornstarch, the first teaspoon of oil, and salt. Set aside for one hour. Also, combine all the ingredients for the sauce base in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the wok and heat until just smoking. Spread the beef around the wok and sear for 1 minute until 80% done and remove from the wok. Set aside.
• Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger slices, and let caramelize for 10 seconds. Turn the heat up to high, and add the minced garlic, shallot, and the white portions of the scallion. Toss for 10 seconds.
• Add the tomato wedges to the wok. Spread them around the wok in an even layer, and let sear for 15 seconds. Add the Shaoxing wine, and stir-fry the mixture for another 10 seconds. Now push everything to one side of the wok.
• On the cleared space of the wok, add the sauce base. Stir until bubbling to meld the flavors together.
• Now it's time to add the beef and any juices in the bowl to the wok. Stir-fry everything on high heat until mixed well and sizzling (about 20 seconds). Be sure not to overcook the tomatoes or they will disintegrate into the sauce!
• Toss in the remainder of the scallions and add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Let the sauce cook for 15 seconds after adding the last bit of the cornstarch slurry to ensure the starch is cooked. Plate and serve immediately on a big bed of rice!

BEEF AND TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut beef across the grain into thin strips; cut strips into 2 inch lengths.
• In bowl, combine cornstarch, sherry and soy sauce; mix until smooth.
• Add Beef and toss to coat.
• In wok or nonstick frypan, heat oil over high heat.
• Add beef and stir fry for 2 minutes; add onion and stir fry for 1 minute or until beef is browned.
• Add garlic and tomatoes; stir fry until tomatoes are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in green onions and serve immediately.

TOMATO BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut flank steak into thin strips about 2 inches long.
• In a large bowl, combine wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, pepper, cornstarch, and oil. Add meat strips and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ketchup; set aside.
• Place wok over high heat and add 1/4 cup of oil (or less). Stir fry beef for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup of oil and heat.
• Add green onions and green pepper and stir fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and stir-fry for another minute. Add broth mixture and cook for 1 minute, or until it thickens slightly. Add beef and mix well.
• Serve over jasmine rice.
• Note: use oil portion at your discretion. Chinese cooking can be greasy but if you are watching your diet, use just enough oil to coat the meat, and prevent it from burning.

BEEF TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Slice steak on the diagonal into very thin strips. (It slices more easily if partially frozen.) , In a bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, soy sauce and egg white. Add the meat and toss to coat. Set aside for 5 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat oil on -medium-high; brown the meat. Remove the meat; set aside. Add the green pepper, onion, celery and 1/2 cup water; cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. , Add ketchup and sugar; cover and cook for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into beef mixture; return to skillet. Cook until liquid is slightly thickened. Add tomatoes and stir for 1 minute just until heated through. Serve with rice.

STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the beef lengthwise into thin 2-inch long strips. Toss the beef with 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, the salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Cut the onion into 1-inch squares. Cut the tomatoes into 8 wedges. Wash the basil and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and set aside.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, the beef, garlic, and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the meat browns. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes over high heat. Stir in the hoisin sauce and cornstarch mixture. As the mixture begins to thicken, after about 1 minute, add the tomatoes and basil, stir for 1 minute. Divide among plates and serve.

TOMATO BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• 1. Partially freeze beef slices; cut diagonally in 1/4 inch slices
• 2. Combine cornstarch,1 Tbsp oil, soy sauce and pepper in a bowl. Add beef, toss to coat well.
• 3. Let stand several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• 4. Drain and save marinade
• 5. Heat ginger in remaining tablespoon of oil in a electric wok or skillet at 350 degrees F.
• 6. Add beef and stir fry until brown, 5 to 6 minutes; push to one side, Add green pepper, mushrooms, and green onions.
• 7. Cook until tender crisp about 2-3 minutes; push to one side.
• 8. Add the tomatoes; cover and cook 2 minutes.
• 9. Pour reserved marinade over meat; Cook and stir till thickened .
• 10. Serves 4
• 11. NOTE: Use two Woks if you are cooking Tomato Beef for more than four people. Push the browned meat and vegetables up the flared sides of the pan while remaining portions cook in the oil centered at the bottom
• 12. I didn't have a wok the first time I made this so I used an ordinary 10" fry pan with high sides and it worked just fine for 4 servings. I now have purchased a wok (not electric) . Will be using it instead of the frying pan