Reading guide: After the winter solstice, it has entered the stage of "counting nine cold days", as the saying goes, counting nine cold days is very suitable for health preservation. This period is the time when yang energy is first born, and we must nourish our body and protect yang energy. In this way, it can replenish physical energy in time, enhance immunity, and at the same time reduce the incidence of diseases in the coming year, so as to achieve the effect of disease prevention and longevity. Because of this, there is a saying that "tonic in winter, tiger in spring".
And when it comes to supplementing nutrition, beef is undoubtedly the preferred ingredient. Not only is it rich in nutrients, but the meat is tender and has an unbeatable taste whether it is used in stews, fillings or stir-fries!Today I would like to share with you a novel beef recipe - beef stir-fried sword beans. Beef exudes an attractive aroma of meat, which has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, while the sword bean is greasy and refreshing, can warm the middle and lower the qi, and strengthen the spleen and kidneys. Stir-fry them together and it's not only delicious but also nutritious. The key is that it is easy to make, so if you like it, you must try it!
- Beef fried sword beans -
Beef fried sword beans are a delicious and nutritious dish, and here are the simple steps to make beef fried sword beans:
Ingredients: 200g beef (thinly sliced).
200g sword beans (remove the two ends and cut into sections).
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 red pepper (shredded).
2 tablespoons light soy sauce.
1 2 teaspoons ground white pepper.
1 teaspoon sugar. Cooking oil in moderation.
Salt (according to personal taste).
Steps:1First, marinate the beef slices in light soy sauce, white pepper and sugar for 15 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavor.
2.Add some cooking oil to a hot pan, add chopped garlic cloves and shredded red pepper when the oil is hot, and stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry quickly until browned, then remove the beef for later use.
4.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the same pot, add the sword bean segments, and stir-fry quickly until cooked.
5.Add the stir-fried beef slices, pour in light soy sauce and an appropriate amount of salt, and continue to stir-fry evenly so that the seasoning adheres evenly to the ingredients.
6.After stir-frying for 1-2 minutes, add a small amount of water (about 1 4 cups) and simmer for 1 minute to make the sword beans more cooked and soft.
7.Finally, the amount of salt can be adjusted again according to personal taste, stir-fry evenly and then get out of the pan.
This is a delicious dish of stir-fried beans with beef and can be eaten with rice or noodles for a delicious taste.
- Beef fried rice-
Here's how to make beef fried rice:
Ingredients needed: Beef (cut into small pieces or thin slices) - 150 grams.
Rice - 3 cups (preferably cold rice left over from the day before).
Eggs - 2 pcs.
Vegetables (e.g. carrots, peas, corn, etc., choose according to personal preference) - in moderation.
Green onions - 2 stalks (finely chopped with green onions).
Garlic - 3 cloves (chopped).
Soy sauce - 2 spoons.
Salt - to taste.
Pepper - to taste.
Cooking oil - to taste.
Steps:1Prepare all the ingredients and cut them up for later use.
2.Heat some cooking oil in a wok and crack the eggs and pour them into the pan and sauté them until they are caught. Remove the quiche and cut into small pieces for later use.
3.Heat some cooking oil again in the same wok and sauté the beef in the pan until browned, then remove and set aside.
4.Heat some cooking oil in a pan again, add chopped garlic and chopped green onion and sauté until fragrant.
5.Add the vegetables and stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6.Add the rice and use a spatula to mix the rice and vegetables well.
7.Add the stir-fried beef and egg cubes and continue to stir-fry evenly.
8.Pour in the soy sauce and continue to stir-fry well so that the rice is evenly colored.
9.Finally, add salt and pepper, adjust according to personal taste, and stir-fry evenly.
10.Once cooked, you can enjoy the delicious beef fried rice.
Note: Other seasonings and side dishes such as green beans, diced carrots, etc., can be added according to personal preference to increase the taste and nutritional value.
- Beef curry -
Beef curry is a rich, spicy and savory dish. Here's a simple way to make beef curry:
Ingredients: 500g beef, cut into chunks.
1 onion, shredded.
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 ginger cube, finely chopped.
2 tomatoes, chopped.
2 potatoes, diced.
2 tablespoons curry powder.
1 2 teaspoons paprika (adjust to personal preference)
1 teaspoon cumin powder.
1 teaspoon coriander powder.
1 cup coconut milk. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Salt and pepper (adjust to personal taste).
Appropriate amount of coriander leaves (for garnish).
Steps:1In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
2.Add the beef cubes and cook until the beef is browned.
3.Add the curry powder, chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, stir well and sauté until fragrant.
4.Add the tomatoes and potato wedges and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
5.Slowly pour in the coconut milk and stir well. If you feel that the consistency of the curry is not enough, you can add water in moderation.
6.Reduce the heat, cover and simmer slowly for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
7.To taste, add salt and pepper to taste.
8.Before serving, sprinkle with coriander leaves for garnish.
9.It can be enjoyed with rice or bread.
Note: The amount of paprika can be adjusted according to personal taste, increasing or decreasing the spiciness.
If curry powder is not available, curry paste or curry cubes can also be used instead.
You can choose a suitable part of the beef for stewing, such as leg meat or tendon meat.
The simmering time can be determined according to the tenderness of the beef, and if the beef is old and firm, the simmering time can be extended.
- Beef fried snow peas -
Stir-fried snow peas with beef is a simple and delicious Chinese dish, and here's how to make it:
Ingredients required: 250g beef (sliced or shredded).
200g snow peas (remove the hard parts of the top and tail and chop into small pieces).
2 cloves of garlic (minced).
1 piece of ginger (chopped).
2 tablespoons light soy sauce.
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce.
1 teaspoon ground white pepper.
1 2 teaspoons salt.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Steps:1Place the sliced beef in a bowl, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt and white pepper, stir well and marinate for 20 minutes.
2.Heat a pan, add vegetable oil, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly until browned so that it heats evenly.
4.Add the snow peas and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to get ripe but retain some texture.
5.Finally, add a little water and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute to allow the seasoning to penetrate evenly into the beef and snow peas.
6.Serve off the heat and serve with rice or noodles.
Hope this helps!Happy cooking!