This classic Chinese Beef with Cashews is a restaurant-quality dish that comes together quickly in your own kitchen. The secret lies in slicing the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and stir-frying it over high heat to achieve a perfect sear. The savory sauce, built with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of chili, clings beautifully to the meat and crunchy roasted cashews. Aromatic garlic and fresh ginger provide a warm, fragrant base, while green onions add a fresh, sharp finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple. Serve this protein-packed meal over steamed jasmine rice for a comforting, satisfying experience that the whole family will love.
Chinese Beef With Cashews
Description
This classic Chinese Beef with Cashews is a restaurant-quality dish that comes together quickly in your own kitchen. The secret lies in slicing the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and stir-frying it over high heat to achieve a perfect sear. The savory sauce, built with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of chili, clings beautifully to the meat and crunchy roasted cashews. Aromatic garlic and fresh ginger provide a warm, fragrant base, while green onions add a fresh, sharp finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple. Serve this protein-packed meal over steamed jasmine rice for a comforting, satisfying experience that the whole family will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim excess fat from the beef and slice the steak thinly against the grain into 2-inch strips.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
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Add half of the beef slices and stir-fry quickly until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.
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Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef slices.
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While the beef cooks, trim and chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
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Mince the garlic cloves and peel and finely mince the ginger root.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok over high heat.
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Toss in the green onions, garlic, ginger, and cashews; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Return the beef to the wok and toss to combine with the vegetables and nuts.
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In a small bowl, whisk together water, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and chili sauce.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the beef in the wok.
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Cook and stir constantly until the sauce bubbles, thickens, and coats the beef evenly.
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Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 780.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 52.4g81%
- Saturated Fat 13.3g67%
- Cholesterol 93.8mg32%
- Sodium 408.2mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.6g13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 10.9g
- Protein 43.2g87%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
