Asian Tomato Beef Recipes

BEEF WITH TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices that are approximately 1 1/2 inches long.
• Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl, stir to combine.
• Add the beef, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Scald the tomatoes, plunging them briefly into the boiling water, for about 1 minute.
• Remove the tomato skin and cut each tomato into 4 to 6 equal-sized pieces. If preferred, you can leave out this step, cooking the tomatoes with the skins on.
• Cut the celery and spring onions along the diagonal into sections about the same length as the beef.
• Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the heated wok. When the oil is hot, add the garlic. Cook briefly until aromatic, then add the beef. Let brown briefly, then stir-fry until it changes color and is 80 percent cooked through. Remove from the wok. Clean out the wok if necessary.
• Heat the wok and 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add the ginger. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the celery. Add the tomato. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt over top. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Give the cornstarch/water mixture a quick re-stir. Uncover the wok and push the tomatoes up to the side. Add the cornstarch and water mixture in the middle, stirring quickly to thicken.
• Add the meat back into the pan. Mix everything together. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. Serve hot over rice.

CHINESE BEEF WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Place the beef in a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix in with chopsticks, adding the cornstarch last. If you like, you can also add a bit of baking soda to tenderize the beef but it isn't vital. Marinate for 15 minutes.
• While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Slice the tomatoes into six equal pieces. Chop the onions into uniform sized pieces.
• Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the beef. Stir-fry until it changes color, and is evenly cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside. Clean out the wok and add more oil. Saute the onions, and add the tomatoes. Add the sauce. Return the beef to the wok and mix together, bringing to the boil. You may want to add a little water at this step. Once thickened and boiling remove from heat and serve immediately. You can either add some green onion as a garnish. Serve hot over rice.

CHINESE BEEF AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Thinly slice beef on the diagonal (for easy slicing,place meat in the freezer until slightly frozen);place in a snug-fitting bowl.
• Combine soy sauce,sherry,garlic,and black pepper;pour over meat,tossing to coat completely.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours.
• In a large skillet or wok,heat oil.
• Add green pepper and onion saute for 2 minutes.
• Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water.
• Add beef and marinate.
• Bring to boiling point.
• Reduce heat and simmer,covered for 8 minutes.
• Blend cornstarch with cold water.
• Stir into mixture in skillet.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Cut tomatoes into wedges; add to skillet;stir gently.
• Cover and simmer, just until tomatoes are hot,about 3 minutes.
• Serve hot over rice with scallions,if desired.