Tender Beef & Cashews Recipe

Name: Tender Beef & Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb beef tenderloin steak, cut across the grain into 1/8 inch strips; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 1/2 cup red pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced; 1/3 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup baby corn, drained and cut in half; 2/3 cup cashews, toasted; chow mein noodles, to serve over; peanut oil, for stir-frying; Marinade; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Servings: persons

3/4 lb beef tenderloin steak, cut across the grain into 1/8 inch strips
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced
1/3 cup carrot, thinly sliced
2/3 cup baby corn, drained and cut in half
2/3 cup cashews, toasted
chow mein noodles, to serve over
peanut oil, for stir-frying
Marinade
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and add beef. Toss and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2
Stir water into cornstarch in a small bowl. Add osyter sauce and stir. Set aside.
3
Toast the cashews while preparing the vegetables by laying them out on a single layer on a shallow pan. Bake at 350u00b0F for 5-10 minutes, stirring or shaking often.
4
Heat wok until hot, add peanut oil and let it get hot. Add the beef with the marinade and green onions. Stir-fry until done, about 3 - 4 minutes, and transfer to a plate.
5
Add some more oil to the wok and let it get hot, then add the vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the beef and cashews. Stir the cornstarch mixture and add to the wok. Cook until boiling and thickened, about 2 minutes.
7
Serve over chow mein noodles.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb beef tenderloin steak, cut across the grain into 1/8 inch strips, 3 green onions, sliced, 1/2 cup celery, sliced, 1/2 cup red pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tender Beef & Cashews falls under the Seafood 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.

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Tender Beef & Cashews

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