Quick Lunch Delight with Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots - Mytour

A dish that meets all criteria: fast - easy - delicious that homemakers should not overlook! Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots with its attractive color and delightful aroma is a perfect rice companion. Let's get cooking with Mytour!

1. Introduction to Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots

Beef and carrots are known for being nutritious foods, beneficial for health. While beef provides protein and essential minerals for muscle development and energy recovery, carrots contain many vitamins, good for vision, skin beauty, and cancer prevention.

These two ingredients are widely used in daily meals and combining them adds nutritional value. In various stir-fried beef dishes, pairing them with carrots is not only attractive but also incredibly easy to make.

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2. Quick and Easy Recipe for Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots

For this dish, you only need two ingredients: beef, carrots, along with seasonings and broth. However, you can also add onions, garlic, and chives for extra flavor and color.

Prepare the Ingredients

• 500 grams of beef
• 1 large carrot
• 1 small onion (optional)
• 1 stalk of celery (optional)
• 1 branch of parsley (optional)
• Garlic, ginger
• Common seasonings: seasoning powder, broth mix, cooking oil, pepper.

Execution Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Use salt or rub ginger on the meat surface to eliminate odor and impurities, then rinse with clean water. Pat the surface of the meat dry and cut it into thin slices. Alternatively, you can ask the seller to pre-cut (rinse again with water when you get home).
• Peel and shape or cut the carrot as desired. Avoid cutting it too long as it may be difficult to cook.
• Peel the onion, remove the core, and cut into wedges. Cut the celery into 3-4cm long pieces after washing it thoroughly with clean water.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger.

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Step 2: Marinate the Beef

Marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of broth mix, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and half of the chopped ginger and garlic. Mix well and marinate for about 20 minutes.

Step 3: Sauté Beef and Carrots

Heat the pan, bring cooking oil to a boil, then add the marinated beef and stir over high heat. When the beef is firm and slightly pink, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

Using the same pan, sauté the remaining garlic until fragrant, then add the carrots. Season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and stir well (you can add a little water to soften the carrots quickly). When the carrots start to soften, add the onion and celery. Sauté for about 1 minute, then add the beef and toss together. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat.

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3. Choosing Quality Beef

• To select flavorful and nutritious beef, pay attention to the following:
• Visually observe beef with a rich red or pink color. The meat surface should be dry, not sticky. The meat should not have any strange odors. When you press the meat, it should bounce back immediately.
• Avoid buying pieces of meat with white spots on the surface, or fat that is dark yellow, as they indicate the meat is no longer fresh and can even impact your health.

Here's a quick and easy recipe for Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots. Just this dish, paired with hot rice, and you have a satisfying lunch. Stay tuned for more enticing beef dishes from Mytour Blog!