Beef with Mushroom and Cauliflower Stir-fry
Basic Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak (or beef flank), sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower
- 2 cups whole button mushrooms, fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup broth or water
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. soy sauce (light or dark)
- 1 onion, sliced
- fresh coriander, for garnishing (optional)
Cooking Methods
- Trim fat from beef.
- Slice meat with grain into 2 inch strips.
- Cut strips across grain into 1/8 inch slices.
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, sugar, soy sauce and pepper.
- Stir to blend.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. (You may also wish to adjust the seasoning to your
- liking.
By smelling the aroma of the marinated meat you’ll know if it is well seasoned or not). - Separate cauliflower into flowerets. Place flowerets in boiling water.
- Cook for a minute or two. Using a strainer, remove cauliflower and immediately rinse under running cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- IN ANOTHER bowl, mix broth or water with cornstarch and oyster sauce. Stir to blend. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet (or a wok) over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat is brown.
- Add garlic and onion, saute until it softens.
- Stir in mushrooms and cauliflower.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture.
- Continue stirring until sauce thickens for about a few seconds.
- Correct the seasoning, to taste.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve hot the beef with mushroom and cauliflower and garnish with fresh coriander.
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