**Pepper Beef with Cashews: A Culinary Symphony of Savor and Delight**
Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Pepper Beef with Cashews, a dish that harmonizes bold flavors, tender textures, and an irresistible aroma. This delectable entree showcases tender beef slices that are expertly marinated and stir-fried to perfection, resulting in a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The addition of crunchy cashews elevates this dish to new heights, adding a delightful textural contrast that keeps you craving more with every bite. Our recipe collection includes variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian alternatives. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring a satisfying and delicious outcome.
CASHEW BEEF STIR-FRY
Expect requests for seconds of this quick recipe made with easy-to-find ingredients. It's delicious!-Rhonda Ragen, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and 2 tablespoons soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a very large skillet or a wok, stir-fry broccoli and carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the beef, garlic, pepper and remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the green and red peppers, onions and squash in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. , Stir cornstarch mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BEEF WITH PEPPERS
Steps:
- Mix together soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and chili paste (or chili oil.) Place sliced beef in the mixture and toss to coat. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. When it is very hot, throw in the onions and cook for less than a minute. Remove to a separate plate. Return skillet to flame, allow to reheat, and add bell peppers (and hot pepper/jalapeno if using.) Cook for a minute, tossing, until peppers have brown/black bits but are still firm. Remove to a plate. Return skillet to heat and allow to get hot. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture, evenly distributing over the surface of the skillet. Allow to sit for 20 to 30 seconds, then turn with tongs. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove to a separate plate. Repeat with remaining meat until all brown.Reduce heat to low. Add all meat, onions, and peppers to the skillet and toss to combine. Pour in remaining sauce (the sauce the meat marinated in*) and stir. Allow to simmer on low for a few minutes. Sauce will slowly thicken. Turn off heat. *Update/Note: you can also whip up an extra batch of liquid if you do not want to use the same liquid you use for the meat. Turn off boiling water, then throw in noodles. Stir, then allow noodles to sit in hot water for 8 minutes or so (check package directions to be sure.) Drain, then add 1/2 the noodles to stir fry. Toss together, then add more noodles to taste. Add very hot water if needed to thin. Top with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
CLASSIC CASHEW BEEF
My family loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I've been making this recipe for years. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH A SAVOURY CASHEW SAUCE
Oh, this is just delcious! A vegetarian delight! I have found out that the Africans cook alot with peppers and frequently stuff them with rice and/or grains.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 400* F. Cut-the tops off the peppers and save. Remove the seeds. Simmer the pepper bases in water for 5 minutes to soften, then drain and refresh in cold water. Use 1 tbls. of olive oil to oil an ovenproof dish and brush the pepper bases and tops.
- Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan. Saute the onion and garlic for 4 minutes until softened. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat with oil.
- Add the stock to the turmeric and lemon juice, cover, bring to the boil, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the peas, tomatoes, olives and basil leaves. Stir to combine all the ingredients and season to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into the pepper bases and cover with the tops. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops of the peppers are tender and golden.
- For the sauce:.
- Saute the onion in the olive oil until soft. Meanwhile blend well the ground cashew nuts, stock cube and water in a blender. Add the contents of the blender to the onions and heat gently for 2-3 minutes stirring all the time. Return the mixture to the blender and blend until smooth. Re-heat the sauce gently, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- This is good served with an Italian tomato salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 202.3, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 10.1
PEPPER BEEF
This goes together so easily for a quick week day dinner. Flavor combination was just right for us. Cook time does not include the marinade.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, garlic and pepper flakes in medium bowl.
- Cut beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices.
- Toss beef with soy sauce mixture and marinade for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until hot.
- Add half of beef mixture.
- Stir-fry until beef is barely pink in center.
- Remove.
- Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
- Remove and set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in wok and add bell peppers and onion.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Stir-fry 6-7 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add stir-fry sauce and wine.
- Stir-fry 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Return beef along with any accumulated juices to wok and heat through.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve over rice, if desired.
SZECHUAN BEEF WITH GREEN BEANS AND RED BELL PEPPERS
Quick, tasty, weeknight-friendly dish for a busy family. Serve with jasmine rice and top with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Provided by Erica Royster
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle cornstarch, salt, and pepper over flank steak. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in the hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove steak from skillet using a slotted spoon.
- Add onion and garlic to the same skillet. Cook until onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add ginger; cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce heat; add green beans and bell pepper.
- Add steak back to the skillet; toss in the sauce until well coated. Add red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook and stir until stir-fry is heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1618.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
SALT AND PEPPER CASHEWS
Saute some whole cashews in a dry pan for a few minutes, and then sprinkle them with salt and freshly ground pepper. Everyone will be surprised how delicious they are.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the nuts, and cook, stirring continuously, until warm, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
BEEF AND PEPPERS
Bell peppers and beef have always complimented each other so putting them together in this main dish was a no brainer. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet, brown beef on all sides. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add onion, peppers and broth; cover and simmer 20 minutes. , Combine water and cornstarch; stir into broth. Cook and stir until gravy is thick and shiny. Add seasonings. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, sirloin steak, or tenderloin are all good choices for this dish. Just be sure to slice the beef against the grain to ensure tender results.
- Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and garlic powder helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet is essential for getting a good sear on the beef and vegetables. If your wok or skillet is not hot enough, the food will steam instead of sear.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: When cooking the beef and vegetables, be sure not to overcrowd the wok or skillet. Otherwise, the food will not cook evenly.
- Cook the beef in batches: If you are using a small wok or skillet, you may need to cook the beef in batches. This will help to ensure that the beef is cooked evenly.
- Use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce: A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water that is used to thicken the sauce. To make a cornstarch slurry, simply combine equal parts cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Serve over rice: Pepper beef with cashews is traditionally served over rice. However, you can also serve it over noodles or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pepper beef with cashews is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this dish on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give pepper beef with cashews a try.
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