Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef tenderloin - 1kg (trimmed and sliced into thin strips)
- Green onions - 200g (chopped into sections)
- Soy sauce - 3 tbsp
- Rice wine or white wine - 2 tbsp
- Sugar - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Cornstarch - 1 tbsp (for coating the beef)
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil - 3 tbsp (for cooking)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a bowl, coat the beef with cornstarch and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and salt to create the sauce mixture.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
- Add the beef and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes or until the beef is browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the green onions to the same pan and stir-fry for a minute.
- Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir-fry until everything is well combined and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients and estimated values)
Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories per serving (depending on the amount of rice or noodles served with it)
Protein: 35-40g
Fat: 25-30g (of which saturated fat is about 10g)
Carbohydrates: 20-25g (from rice or noodles)
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic American Chinese cuisine dish that showcases the combination of beef and green onions in a savory sauce.
- The dish has a balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that Americans often enjoy in their Chinese food.
- The beef is tender and juicy, while the green onions add a fresh, crunchy element to the dish.
User Comments:
- "Love the combination of beef and green onions! The dish was delicious."
- "The sauce was well-balanced and added a lot of flavor to the beef and green onions."
- "The beef was cooked to perfection, very tender and juicy."
- "I liked how fresh the green onions were, they added a nice crunch to the dish."
- "A great dish for a family meal or a dinner party."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a high-quality beef tenderloin for best results.
- Do not overcook the beef; it should be tender and juicy.
- Adjust the seasoning according to personal preference, adding more soy sauce or sugar if desired.
- If you want to add more vegetables, you can stir-fry some bell peppers or mushroom along with the green onions for added texture and color.
