A rainbow of tender-crisp vegetables complements the rich and tender beef Stir-Fry Strips in this classic Asian dish. Tossed in a mild yet flavourful sauce, each bite offers a different combination of flavours and textures, that can be adapted easily to suit a variety of beef cuts and seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

Marinated Beef

  • ¾ cup (175 mL) soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) baking soda
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
  • 4 lb (2 kg) Round Stir Fry Strips Stir-Fry Sauce
  • 4 cups (1 L) beef stock (no salt added)
  • ½ cup (125 mL) oyster sauce
  • ½ cup (125 mL) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) ground white pepper
  • ⅓ cup (75 mL) cornstarch

Service

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cornstarch
  • 2 cups (500 mL) canola oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) minced garlic
  • 1 cup (250 mL) minced ginger
  • 1 lb (500 g) halved baby corn, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 12 oz (350 g) broccoli florets, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 8 oz (250 g) thinly sliced button mushrooms, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 1 lb (500 g) thinly sliced carrot, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 1 lb (500 g) thinly sliced celery, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 1 lb (500 g) thinly sliced red onion, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 8 oz (250 g) sliced snow peas, about 4 cups (1 L)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced green onion
  • ⅓ cup (75 mL) toasted sesame seeds, about 1 oz (30 g)

Preparation

  1. Marinated Beef: Whisk soy sauce with dark soy sauce, vinegar, baking soda and brown sugar. Pour over beef to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. Stir-Fry Sauce: Add beef stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk 1 cup (250 mL) water with cornstarch until smooth. Whisk slurry into boiling sauce; return to a boil. Boil for 1 minute or until thickened and glossy; remove from heat.
  3. Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.

Service

  1. Remove 4 oz (125 g) beef from marinade; shaking off excess. Toss with 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil in wok or skillet until almost smoking. Stir-fry beef until crisp and evenly browned. Use slotted spoon to remove beef.
  3. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add ¼ cup (60 mL) EACH baby corn, broccoli, mushrooms, carrot, celery, onion and snow peas. Stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
  4. Return beef to wok. Add ⅓ cup (75 mL) Stir-Fry Sauce. Toss until well-coated and heated through.
  5. Plate over cooked starch. Garnish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) green onion and 1 tsp (5mL) sesame seeds.

Beef Cuts

Inside Round Cap Off Denuded

Inside Round Marinating Steak

Hip Portion Cuts

Marinating Stir-Fry Strips