Best Chinese Garlic Ginger Beef And Tomato Recipes

BEEF TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Marinate the meat with the cornstarch, the first teaspoon of oil, and salt. Set aside for one hour. Also, combine all the ingredients for the sauce base in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the wok and heat until just smoking. Spread the beef around the wok and sear for 1 minute until 80% done and remove from the wok. Set aside.
• Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger slices, and let caramelize for 10 seconds. Turn the heat up to high, and add the minced garlic, shallot, and the white portions of the scallion. Toss for 10 seconds.
• Add the tomato wedges to the wok. Spread them around the wok in an even layer, and let sear for 15 seconds. Add the Shaoxing wine, and stir-fry the mixture for another 10 seconds. Now push everything to one side of the wok.
• On the cleared space of the wok, add the sauce base. Stir until bubbling to meld the flavors together.
• Now it's time to add the beef and any juices in the bowl to the wok. Stir-fry everything on high heat until mixed well and sizzling (about 20 seconds). Be sure not to overcook the tomatoes or they will disintegrate into the sauce!
• Toss in the remainder of the scallions and add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Let the sauce cook for 15 seconds after adding the last bit of the cornstarch slurry to ensure the starch is cooked. Plate and serve immediately on a big bed of rice!

GARLIC GINGER BEEF

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons gingerroot; mix well. Add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, ketchup, sherry or vinegar, steak sauce, cayenne and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in batches in 2 teaspoons hot oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry red peppers and onions in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add the peas and remaining garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

CHINESE BEEF AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Thinly slice beef on the diagonal (for easy slicing, place meat in the freezer until slightly frozen). Place in a snug-fitting bowl.
• 2. Combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic and black pepper; pour over meat, tossing to coat completely.
• 3. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours.
• 4. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil.
• 5. Add green pepper and onion then saute for 2 minutes.
• 6. Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water.
• 7. Add beef and marinate.
• 8. Bring to boiling point.
• 9. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 8 minutes.
• 10. Blend cornstarch with cold water.
• 11. Stir into mixture in skillet.
• 12. Cook and stir until thickened.
• 13. Cut tomatoes into wedges; add to skillet; stir gently.
• 14. Cover and simmer, just until tomatoes are hot, about 3 minutes.
• 15. Serve hot over rice with scallions, if desired.
• 16. Serves 6 to 8.

BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT CHINESE PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, sugar, ginger with soy sauce; mix well.
• Add meat and stir.
• Get oil hot in deep dish skillet and add beef only, reserving soy sauce liquid.
• Meanwhile, cut up peppers and tomatoes.
• When beef is browned, add the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, water and reserved soy sauce liquid into skillet.
• Cook over medium to low heat until peppers are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve over rice (I prefer Jasmine rice).

BEEF WITH SCALLIONS, TOMATO, AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut the beef against the grain into thin strips about 2 inches long (by 1/4-inch thick). In a large bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the beef and mix well. Set aside.
• Preheat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat until very hot. Add the scallion whites and beef mixture to the skillet, arrange it in a single layer, and cook, without stirring, until well-browned on the bottom and still pinkish inside, about 1 minute. (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will be finish cooking later in the sauce.) Transfer to a bowl.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (only a few seconds if using young ginger). Add the scallion greens and tomatoes and cook until slightly softened and saucy, and tomato skin begins to wrinkle, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any collected juice to the skillet, add the hoisin sauce, and cook, stirring, until thick, about 30 seconds more. Season, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with rice.

CHINESE GARLIC-GINGER BEEF AND TOMATO

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat (stirring constantly) with garlic and ginger. Don't add any more oil than absolutely necessary. Start with 1-2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil and try not to add more than that. Add soy sauce and water and cook at a simmer until meat is tender or about 30 minutes. Add tomato pieces to meat and continue to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes and then add bell peppers and onion. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.
• 2. NOTE: This recipe makes the beef tender and the onion and green pepper crisp and fresh, adding a lot to the dish.