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

Ingredients

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.