Beef with Cashews

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Beef with Cashews
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1
beef top sirloin steak (about 1 pound)

4
tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

4
teaspoons cornstarch

1/2
cup water

4
teaspoons soy sauce

1
teaspoon dark sesame oil

1
teaspoon oyster sauce

1
teaspoon Chinese chili sauce

8
green onions with tops, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
piece fresh ginger (about 1-inch square), peeled and minced

2
cloves garlic, minced

2/3
cup unsalted roasted cashews (about 3 ounces)

Fresh carrot slices and thyme leaves for garnish



Preparation:
1.
Cut beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.

2.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add half of meat; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes until browned. Remove from wok; set aside. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining meat.

3.
Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce and chili sauce in small bowl; mix well.

4.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add green onions, ginger, garlic and cashews; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok with meat. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Garnish, if desired.





This recipe appears in: Chinese