Best 5 Chinese Beef And Greens Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor, look no further than Chinese beef and greens. This classic stir-fry dish is made with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

This article features three different recipes for Chinese beef and greens, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. The first recipe is a classic beef and broccoli stir-fry, made with tender flank steak, broccoli florets, and a simple soy sauce-based sauce. The second recipe is a more flavorful Szechuan beef and greens stir-fry, made with flank steak, baby bok choy, and a spicy Szechuan sauce. The third recipe is a healthier beef and greens stir-fry, made with flank steak, asparagus, and a light oyster sauce-based sauce.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste. So whether you're a fan of classic Chinese takeout or you're looking for a healthier weeknight meal, you're sure to find a Chinese beef and greens recipe in this article that you'll love.

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CHINESE BEEF AND BROCCOLI



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This Chinese Beef & Broccoli rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant or takeout!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Entree     Main Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound flank steak or other lean beef (,cut against the grain into thin strips)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry ((can substitute dry white or red wine))
2 tablespoons oil for high-heat frying
1 small yellow onion (,halved and then sliced)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 cups fresh uncooked broccoli florets in bite-sized pieces
1 cup bean sprouts
For the Sauce:
1/3 cup soy sauce ((paleo: substitute coconut aminos))
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
1/3 cup brown sugar ((paleo: substitute approved sweetener))
1 tablespoon sherry ((can substitute red wine))
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional: For an amazing boost in flavor add 1-2 tablespoons Chinese Black Bean Sauce
Homemade Chinese Black Bean Sauce
OR store-bought Chinese Black Bean Sauce

Steps:

  • Toss the beef strips with the soy sauce and sherry. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or large heavy skillet. Once very hot, add the beef and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Add a little more oil if necessary. Add the broccoli and fry for another minute or until crisp-tender. Stir in the bean sprouts. Stir in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1447 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE BEEF AND GREENS



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Very quick and easy meal. Adapt to any meat or veggie you like--no long list of ingredients required.

Provided by bevs kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 meals, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cornflour
75 ml dark soya sauce
100 ml sweet chili sauce
200 ml stock
2 thin beef steaks
4 ounces bok choy
1 onion

Steps:

  • Stir together cornflour, soya, chili and stock.
  • Marinate meat in this. Time not important--anything from 15 minutes to overnight if desired.
  • Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil until soft.
  • Add spring greens rolled together and chopped into ribbons (bok choy could easily be used). (Ingredient list would not accept spring greens--must be a UK veggie).
  • Stir until soft.
  • Add meat and stock marinade.
  • Simmer until meat is cooked and the sauce is glossy and thickened.
  • A little water may be used to thin out stock if desired.
  • Any meat or veggie can be used to create your own version of this easy recipe.

CHINESE BEEF 'N GREENS



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Make and share this Chinese Beef 'n Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb round steak (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 lb carrot, sliced diagonally in 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 dash ground ginger
2 cups broccoli (1 inch pieces)
2 cups chopped celery (one inch pieces)
2 cups chopped green peppers (1 inch pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can cream of onion soup or 1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon soya sauce

Steps:

  • Freeze meat and remove to make slicing easier.
  • Slice into long thin strips.
  • Cook carrots and onion with garlic and giner for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add rest of vegetables.
  • Cook 2 mins til tender.
  • Remove vegetables.
  • Add beef.
  • Cook until slightly browned.
  • Add soup, water and soya.
  • Heat, stirring.
  • Add vegetables.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 839.8, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 30.7

CHINESE GREENS AND BEEF



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This is from the Diana Liu cookbook. I'm posting the entire book here because it's literally falling apart from all the years of use. This one is good too!

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 1 recipe, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb sukiyaki beef or 1 lb thinly sliced beef, cut into 1/2-inch lenghths
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sherry wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon msg
1 lb chinese greens, cut 1/4-inch thick diagonally
1 (4 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots
4 tablespoons oil
2 dried Chinese mushrooms, prepared and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Marinate beef in cornstarch, salt, sugar, sherry, soy sauce and msg for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 Tblsp. oil in frying pan until hot.
  • Stir-fry garlic until brown.
  • Add chinese greens, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add water and cook 1 minute more. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat 2 Tblsp. oil in frying pan until hot.
  • Stir-fry beef mixture 3 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to meat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • Variations: the meat mixture with vegetables can be served over chow mein noodles, fried rice noodles or bean threads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.3, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 74.9, Sodium 744.3, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.5

BEEF WITH RED AND GREEN PEPPERS CHINESE STYLE



Beef With Red and Green Peppers Chinese Style image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium-size sweet red peppers
2 medium-size green peppers
1 pound lean, tender beef, like fillet of beef or flank steak
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red hot-pepper flakes
1 cup corn or vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely chopped scallions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons fresh or canned chicken broth
Salt to taste, if desired

Steps:

  • Core and remove the seeds from the red and green peppers. Cut peppers into thin strips about 1 1/2 inches long.
  • Slice the meat across the grain into thin strips 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. Place in a bowl and add the cornstarch, soy sauce and pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the oil. (The oil keeps the meat from sticking together while cooking.) Blend well and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a wok or skillet large enough to hold the ingredients. When the oil is very hot add the meat and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds until separated. Drain the meat in a sieve over a bowl to catch the drippings and reserve the oil.
  • Wipe out the wok and return 2 tablespoons of the oil to it. Heat the oil and add the peppers, scallions and garlic. Cook over high heat until crisp and tender, about 1 minute. Add the sugar, wine, chicken broth and salt if desired. Add the beef and cook quickly, stirring, until just heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 849, UnsaturatedFat 59 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 796 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a wok: A wok is the traditional Chinese cooking pan, and it's perfect for stir-frying. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Get your ingredients ready: Before you start cooking, make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you cook the dish quickly and easily.
  • Use high heat: Stir-frying is a high-heat cooking method, so make sure your wok or skillet is nice and hot before you add the ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the ingredients won't cook evenly. Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring the ingredients constantly will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Use a little bit of oil: A little bit of oil will help the ingredients cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan. However, don't use too much oil, or the dish will be greasy.
  • Season to taste: Once the dish is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other seasonings.

Conclusion:

Chinese beef and greens is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chinese beef and greens a try.

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