Best Aunt Squishys Cashew Beef Stir Fry Recipes

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CLASSIC CASHEW BEEF



Classic Cashew Beef image

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

4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
2/3 cup lightly salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

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.

CASHEW BEEF STIR-FRY



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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

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cold water
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
3 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into strips
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 yellow summer squash, sliced
1-1/2 cups salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

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.

CLASSIC CASHEW BEEF FOR TWO



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My husband 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 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-in pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
4 green onions, cut into 1-in. lengths
1/3 cup lightly salted cashews
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 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 :

STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH CASHEWS AND BROCCOLI



Stir-fried beef with cashews and broccoli image

A Thai-inspired stir-fry, quick to make and great served with either noodles or rice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sherry
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 red onion , thinly sliced
300g beef steak, cut into thin strips
300g broccoli florets
25g roasted cashew nuts, or more if you like

Steps:

  • Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, add the onion and beef, then stir-fry quickly until the beef is lightly browned. Tip out onto a plate.
  • Add the broccoli and cashews to the pan, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the soy mixture. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 mins until the broccoli is just tender.
  • Tip the beef and onion back into the pan and heat through briefly before serving with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.98 milligram of sodium

ASPARAGUS BEEF CASHEW STIR-FRY



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As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. The recipe comes from a local restaurant. -Joyce Huebner, Marinette, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 whole garlic cloves
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips)
1 cup salted cashew halves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil; add garlic. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute; discard garlic., Stir-fry the asparagus, onions, red pepper and carrot until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Add beef and heat through. Stir reserved sauce; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BEEF & CASHEW STIR FRY



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This is another excellent stir fry written in a hand I don't recognize. It is quite good however. The times are a guess. Freezing the meat the night before makes slicing easier.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken stock (homade is best)
1/4 cup rice wine (dry sherry will work)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons thai sriracha chili sauce (I like "Flying Goose" brand)
peanut oil, as needed
1 lb top sirloin steak
10 scallions, cut into 3/4 inch pieces tops and all
1 inch fresh ginger, freshly grated
4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
1 cup roasted cashews
1 cup baby carrots, jullienne
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cut the steak into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, with the grain.
  • Bag and freeze overnight.
  • Cut into 1/8th inch slices across the grain.
  • Allow to thaw.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat wok over high heat.
  • Add 2 TBS oil, swirl to coat.
  • Add 1/3 of the meat.
  • Stir fry 4-5 minutes'til brown.
  • Remove, set aside.
  • Repeat'til all meat is browned and set aside.
  • Reheat wok.
  • Add 3 TBS oil.
  • Swirl to coat.
  • Add Scallions, Ginger, Garlic, and Cashews.
  • Stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add sauce mixture and meat.
  • Cook, stirring all the while'til sauce thickens.
  • Serve over Jasmine or Basmati Rice cooked with a green cardamom pod, garnished with Carrots and Thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.6, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 112, Sodium 1243.6, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5, Protein 40

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