A simple guide to whip up a delicious beef and celery stir-fry for those lazy days – Mytour

Beef and Celery Stir-Fry is a popular and nutritious dish loved by many. Not only does it boast a delightful flavor, but it also comes with an incredibly simple and quick recipe that you can easily execute at home. In this article, let Mytour guide you in preparing this nutrient-rich beef and celery stir-fry for the whole family to enjoy!

1. Introduction to Beef and Celery Stir-Fry

Beef is a highly nutritious food, rich in protein and essential minerals for the body. It's not only nutritious but also versatile, allowing you to create a variety of stir-fries, stews, soups, grills, and more. Among the beloved beef dishes, the beef and celery stir-fry undoubtedly takes the spotlight

Celery is a type of vegetable with a quite unique flavor and brings many health benefits when paired with beef. Celery is crisp, low in calories, and rich in beneficial fiber for digestion and heart health. The combination of these two ingredients creates a delicious and exotic dish. Moreover, this dish has an incredibly simple and quick preparation method. On lazy days when you want a tasty meal for the whole family, this is the perfect choice. 

2. How to Prepare Beef and Celery Stir-Fry

If you're looking to add a flavorful and enticing dish to your family's weekend menu, then step into the kitchen and follow the simple recipe suggested below.

Ingredients

• 300g beef
• 200g celery
• 1 onion
• 1 piece of ginger
• Seasonings: Cooking oil, ground pepper, salt, seasoning powder...

Execution Steps

Step 1: After buying the beef, clean it and slice it thinly across the grain. Here's a small tip: to easily slice the beef thinly, put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm it up before slicing.

Step 2: Remove the roots and damaged leaves from the celery, wash it, and cut it into bite-sized pieces, approximately 4-5cm long. Peel and clean the onion, then slice it into wedges. To reduce the strong smell of the onion, you can soak it in diluted saltwater for a while and then remove it.Clean the ginger, remove the outer skin, and crush it. Peel the garlic and finely chop it.

Step 3: Place the beef in a clean bowl and marinate it with the following ingredients: Ginger + seasoning powder + ground pepper. Mix the ingredients well and marinate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate into each piece of meat.

Step 4: Heat the pan, add cooking oil, and bring it to a boil. Add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, then add the beef. Stir well to firm up the meat, then add onions and celery simultaneously. Sprinkle salt, stir well, and stir-fry until all ingredients are cooked evenly, then turn off the heat. 

See more: How to Cook Beef Stir-Fry with Soft and Fragrant Garlic

3. Finished Product: Beef and Celery Stir-Fry

Arrange the beef and celery stir-fry on a clean plate. You can sprinkle a bit of ground pepper on top to make the dish even more enticing. With the green color of celery leaves and the white of onions, it's visually appealing. The beef, cooked just right, retains its tenderness, sweetness, and the distinctive aroma of onions and celery. All blended together to create an incredibly appealing and nutritious dish. When paired with white rice, it enhances the deliciousness of the meal.

4. Tips for a Successful Dish

To achieve the perfect taste, aroma, and nutrition for the beef and celery stir-fry, in addition to following the recipe provided above, pay attention to ingredient selection and the following tips:

• Focus on choosing fresh, tender, and smooth red beef. When pressed, the meat should have good elasticity. Avoid buying meat that looks greenish or discolored, has a strange odor, or feels sticky to the touch.
• For celery, choose bunches with vibrant green color, thick stems and leaves, firm and easy-to-break stalks, and uniform size. Avoid selecting celery with white, swollen stems or unusually large ones. 
• When stir-frying the beef and celery, use medium heat and stir vigorously for even cooking.
• Do not overcook the celery; just stir-fry until it is slightly tender to preserve its crispiness and flavor.
• Avoid prolonged cooking of the beef, as it may make the meat tough and lose its natural sweetness.

Here is the recipe for preparing the delicious beef and celery stir-fry. We hope you successfully apply this recipe for your family to enjoy. Don't forget to follow Mytour for more updates on exciting cooking recipes!

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