Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups beef broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves); 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger (I would prefer fresh); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb boneless beef top round steak (or flank steak); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 ½ cups onions (cut in large pieces); 1 cup carrot, sliced; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, and pieces; 1 ½ cups red bell peppers, sliced; hot cooked rice; additional soy sauce; peanuts or cashew nuts, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger (I would prefer fresh)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless beef top round steak (or flank steak)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 ½ cups onions (cut in large pieces)
1 cup carrot, sliced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, and pieces
1 ½ cups red bell peppers, sliced
hot cooked rice
additional soy sauce
peanuts or cashew nuts, for garnish

1
Stir together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, cocoa, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; set aside.
2
Cut beef steak into 1/4 inch wide slices.
3
Heat large skillet or work over high heat about 1 minute or until hot.
4
Drizzle about 1 tablespoons oil into pan; heat about 30 seconds.
5
Add beef strips; stir-fry until well browned.
6
Remove from heat; set aside.
7
Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil into pan; add onion pieces and carrots.
8
Stir-fry until onon is crisp, but tender.
9
Add broccoli and red pepper strips; cook until crisp-tender.
10
Return beef to pan; add broth mixture.
11
Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
12
Serve over hot rice with additional soy sauce (if desired) and cashew or peanut pieces.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups beef broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry

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