Chinese Cashew Beef

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This Chinese cashew beef recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender strips of beef with crunchy cashew nuts in a flavorful sauce. The beef is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then stir-fried with vegetables and cashews for a satisfying meal. With its combination of savory flavors and contrasting textures, this recipe is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

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Chinese cashew beef recipe details

Chinese cashew beef recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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A quick and easy stir fry with extra protein (and flavor) from salted cashews. Omit the cornstarch for low-carb diets–but the sauce will be runny.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 8 green onions, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2/3 cup salted cashews
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Stir cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, cayenne, and water together in a bowl.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large skillet and set over medium heat. Add beef and cook to brown thoroughly. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
3. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. When oil is hot, stir in onions, cashews, and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drizzle with the cornstarch slurry from Step 1.
4. When cornstarch slurry comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes to thicken. Stir beef into the mixture and cook for 1 more minute. Serve.