Chinesebeefandtomatoes Recipes

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 BEEF AND TOMATOES

Steps:

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

CHINESE BEEF WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Place the beef in a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix in with chopsticks, adding the cornstarch last. If you like, you can also add a bit of baking soda to tenderize the beef but it isn't vital. Marinate for 15 minutes.
• While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Slice the tomatoes into six equal pieces. Chop the onions into uniform sized pieces.
• Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the beef. Stir-fry until it changes color, and is evenly cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside. Clean out the wok and add more oil. Saute the onions, and add the tomatoes. Add the sauce. Return the beef to the wok and mix together, bringing to the boil. You may want to add a little water at this step. Once thickened and boiling remove from heat and serve immediately. You can either add some green onion as a garnish. Serve hot over rice.

CLASSIC CHINESE TOMATO AND EGGS

Steps:

• Season beaten eggs with salt.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 of the oil. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until set, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove eggs to a plate. Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Add tomatoes; stir briefly. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all juices are released, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in sugar to dissolve; add eggs back in and return heat to high. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes.