Stir-fried dishes always bring an appealing and delicious flavor, contributing to a more complete family meal. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to make 2 ways of stir-fried beef with mixed vegetables for the whole family to enjoy!
1. Stir-fried mixed vegetables with beef
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried mixed vegetables with beef Serves 3
Beef 200 gr Bell pepper 2 pieces Tomato 2 pieces Carrot 1 piece Broccoli 200 gr Green onion 2 stalks Onion 1 piece Minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon Minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon Cilantro 2 stalks Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (pepper/seasoning powder/sugar/salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh bell peppers
- You should choose male bell peppers for stir-fry dishes as they will be tastier and richer, select bell peppers with smooth skin, firm and shiny, and with intact stems.
- Choose bell peppers that have bright colors, feel heavy in hand, and have firmer skin compared to female bell peppers.
- Avoid buying bell peppers with wrinkled skin, that feel light and soft when lifted, as these are bell peppers that have wilted or gone bad.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that have a deep orange color, medium size, smooth skin, not bruised, feel firm in hand and slightly hard.
- Avoid choosing overly large carrots as they are often older, which will make them very hard, lacking sweetness and distinctive aroma.
See details: How to choose fresh carrots
How to choose fresh broccoli
- Good broccoli has a bright green color, feels firm in hand, and should be sturdy rather than soft.
- Choose broccoli heads that are moderately sized, round, and symmetrical, as these are not too old and will taste better and crunchier.
- Do not buy broccoli that shows signs of insect bites or is soft, as this indicates that it has been stored for too long and has gradually wilted and lost its freshness.
See details: How to choose fresh, quality broccoli
How to prepare Stir-fried Mixed Beef
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Prepare and marinate the beef
To eliminate the odor, after purchasing, massage the beef with salt for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it several times with water, drain, and use a knife to slice the meat into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of minced ginger, and 1/3 teaspoon of pepper.
Mix well and let the meat absorb the spices for 20 minutes.
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Preparing Vegetables
Wash the bell peppers, cut them in half with a knife, remove the seeds, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the carrots and broccoli, then cut them into small bite-sized pieces. Chop the green onions and cilantro into small sections.
Wash the tomatoes and onions, then cut them into wedges.
How to Cut Onions Without Crying
- A simple yet effective method is to place the onion in the refrigerator for about 10 – 15 minutes before cutting.
- A sharp knife is essential to minimize the amount of juice that sprays from the onion when cutting.
- You can try cutting the onion while leaving the root intact, which will significantly reduce the eye irritation.
See details: 10 tips to cut onions without crying
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Stir-fried vegetables
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan and adjust to medium heat; when the oil is hot, add broccoli and carrots and stir-fry evenly for about 2 minutes.
Continue adding bell peppers and onions, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and stir-fry for about 4 minutes.
Add the beef, green onions, and coriander, stir well for another 2 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
Tip: If you feel that the vegetables are too dry while stir-frying, you can add a little water.
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Final Product
The mixed beef stir-fry dish when completed will be very appealing with tender, delicious beef, rich in flavor and not chewy, served with colorful, nutritious vegetables. Enjoying this dish with hot rice alongside family is the best!
2. Mixed beef stir-fry (Recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mixed beef stir-fry (Recipe shared by a user) For 4 people
Beef 200 gr Tomatoes 2 pieces Onion 1 piece Potato 1 piece Okra 100 gr Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices a little (Seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ salt/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh potatoes
- You should choose potatoes with a yellow, smooth skin; these potatoes will be sweet and nutritious when eaten.
- Fresh potatoes will feel firm in your hand, with a hard texture and not soft due to wilting or being stored for too long.
- Do not buy potatoes that have sprouted or whose skin has turned green, as these can be very harmful to health.
How to choose fresh okra
- You should choose okra that has a shiny green color, is visually appealing, and is of moderate size, about the size of your thumb, as this indicates they are just right for eating, not too young or too old.
- Gently press the okra; if you feel it is crisp, it is fresh. If it feels hard with tough seeds and a firm body, it is old and will be chewy with a lot of fiber.
- Good okra will have a thin layer of fuzz covering the outside, and the stem will still ooze sap; when you pick it up, it should feel firm in your hand.
- Do not buy okra with soft, wilted skin or with strange black spots, as these are old and about to spoil.
- Additionally, you should avoid buying okra that is pale green or too large, as they are old and will not taste good, often being bitter.
How to prepare Stir-fried beef with mixed vegetables (Recipe shared by users)
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Prepare the ingredients
The beef should be rinsed briefly with diluted salt water, then washed again with clean water and drained. After that, cut the beef into thin slices and place them in a bowl.
Cut the okra by removing the ends, wash it thoroughly and cut it diagonally in half for easier eating. Peel the onion, wash it and cut it into wedges.
Peel the potatoes, wash them, and cut them into long strips about the size of a finger. Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and cut them into wedges.
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Boil the okra and potatoes
Place the okra and potatoes into 2 pots separately, fill with just enough water, and boil for about 5 minutes until soft and cooked, then remove and drain.
Tip: To keep the okra crispy and vibrant green after boiling, immediately soak the okra in a bowl of cold ice water for about 5 minutes, then drain it. -
Stir-fry onion and tomato
Place the pan back on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan and turn on medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add the sliced tomato and stir-fry for another 3 minutes until soft.
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Making beef stir-fried with mixed vegetables
Add the boiled okra and potatoes to the pan, stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are well mixed, add 1/4 cup of water (rice bowl) to prevent it from drying out.
Then add the stir-fried beef, season with 3 teaspoons of seasoning, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, and stir-fry continuously for 5 minutes to let all the ingredients absorb the flavors.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat, and it’s done!
Tip: To make the dish more appealing, you can add some chopped green onions and coriander!
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Final Product
You scoop the stir-fried beef onto a plate, sprinkle a little pepper to enhance the aroma of the dish!
Each piece of beef inside is tender and sweet, seasoned just right, with a variety of crunchy and colorful vegetables making the stir-fry very eye-catching and not at all greasy.
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Beef
- Fresh beef always has a red color with white marbling; the meat fibers are small, and it does not look too smooth.
- When pressed on the meat, it should feel firm, not mushy, and have good elasticity.
- Do not buy meat that has turned pale green or dark red, with fat that is dark yellow, especially if there are tiny spots on the surface and it feels slimy to the touch.
- Additionally, avoid buying meat that has a strong, unpleasant odor as that indicates it has been stored for too long.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that are bright red, feel firm in your hand, and are of moderate size, not too large.
- Natural ripe tomatoes usually have a red color, a plump skin, and if you look closely, you can see tiny specks in the flesh through the skin.
- Avoid picking tomatoes that are bruised, mushy, or too soft, as these may be spoiled tomatoes.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose onions with thin, shiny skins and attractive orange-yellow colors.
- The darker the skin color of the onion, the stronger the smell, and the sweeter the taste, feeling firm when held.
- Onions that are round and low are usually tastier than those that are long and slender.
- Choose onions with the outer skin still tightly attached to the bulb, not peeling off.
- Avoid selecting sprouted onions as they often have uneven hardness and softness, and their sweetness is significantly reduced, making them less delicious when cooked.
- Do not buy onions that are soft, wilted, or have uneven skin color, as these are onions that have been stored for a long time and are about to spoil.
How to eliminate the smell of beef
To eliminate the smell of beef, you can follow one of the methods below:
- Method 1: Soak the beef in white wine for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Put the beef into a pot of water, heat for about 3 – 5 minutes, then take it out and rinse the meat to reduce the smell. Note that you should only heat it to about 50 degrees Celsius, not boil it.
- Method 3: Use lemon or vinegar to rub on the piece of beef for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 4: Roast a piece of ginger, then crush it, rub it on the piece of beef, and then rinse it clean.
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The article above has provided you with a way to make sautéed mixed beef that is delicious, visually appealing, and nutritious with detailed, simple instructions. Wish you success in your cooking!
