Savory Beef and Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe | Easy Weeknight Dinner

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