Special Beef Recipe

Name: Special Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. beef, cut in thin strips; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 1 tsp. chopped garlic; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 c. oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped; 4 ribs celery, sliced at angle; 2 c. broccoli florets; 2 c. sliced water chestnuts; 8 oz. sliced mushrooms; 1/2 c. bean sprouts; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 c. water; 6 c. rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. beef, cut in thin strips
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
4 ribs celery, sliced at angle
2 c. broccoli florets
2 c. sliced water chestnuts
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. bean sprouts
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. water
6 c. rice, cooked

1
Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger; stir well.
2
Add beef, toss and set aside to marinate while preparing vegetables.
3
Heat oil in large pan or wok, very hot.
4
Add beef, toss over high heat until browned and tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Turn heat down and add onion, pepper, celery, broccoli and water chestnuts.
6
Cook while tossing until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Add remaining vegetables.
7
Mix cornstarch with water and add to pan.
8
Stir and cook until thickened.
9
Serve over rice.

1978

kcal

Calories

Fat

309

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. beef, cut in thin strips, 1/4 c. soy sauce, 1 tsp. chopped garlic, 1 tsp. ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Special Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Special Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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