Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef tenderloin: 500 grams (sliced into thin strips)
- Carrots: 2 medium (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
- Bell peppers: 1 (sliced into thin strips)
- Onion: 1 large (sliced)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (crushed)
- Sake (Japanese rice wine): 3 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large wok or frying pan, heat up the sesame oil on high heat.
- Add the garlic and onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the beef strips and continue to stir-fry for another 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
- Add the carrots and bell peppers, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sake into the pan and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the soy sauce and brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the flavors blend for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: approximately 450 per serving (based on the given ingredients)
- Protein: 30 grams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish is a perfect blend of Japanese and American flavors, with a sweet and savory taste.
- The beef is tender and juicy, while the vegetables add a crunchy texture.
- The dish is full of flavor and goes well with both rice and noodles.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender and the flavors were perfect."
- "I loved the combination of sweet and salty flavors in this dish."
- "This was a great dish to make for a weekend dinner party. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a high-quality beef tenderloin for best results.
- Sake can be replaced with dry sherry or white wine if not available.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Make sure to stir-fry the beef until it's well browned but not overcooked.
