BEEF & Tomatoes Chinese Style

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, and onion; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced tomatoes and bell pepper; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Return beef to the wok and mix well with vegetables.

Add sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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