Cashew Beef

Name: Cashew Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Dash cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2/3 cup lightly salted cashews; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Hot cooked rice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cashew beef is a deeply flavorful one-pan meal best enjoyed with rice, noodles or a sauteed veg. This dish is meant to cook up quick, so make sure your workspace is prepped and your pan is hot before you begin.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
2/3 cup lightly salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without rice): 380 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

My family loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I’ve been making this recipe for years. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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