Chinese Beef and Mushroom Stir Fry with Michael's Home Cooking

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while potato starch is less expensive.

Soak the dried mushrooms in water until rehydrated.

In a pan, heat oil and stir-fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

Add the beef and cook until browned.

Add the onions and stir-fry until they are translucent.

Add the rehydrated mushrooms, 5 spice powder, kosher salt, dark soy sauce, sugar, water, and beef broth.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.

Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the pan to thicken the sauce further.

Cooking Techniques

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