Beef Chop Suey

Ingredients for Beef Chop Suey

• 300 g beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 head cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 bunch garlic sprouts, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Oil, for cooking

How to cook Beef Chop Suey

1. 1.Combine beef with baking powder, cooking wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper; marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2.Heat a wok until very hot. Sear beef in oil in a single layer for 1 minute per side; work in batches and set aside.
3. 3.Lower heat to medium and sauté garlic and onion. Raise heat, then stir-fry cabbage, celery, garlic sprouts, and cauliflower for 2 minutes.
4. 4.Add mushrooms, carrot, and both bell peppers; stir-fry 2 minutes. Return beef and cook 1 minute.
5. 5.Add beef stock and cornstarch slurry; bring to a rapid boil until thick. Season with sugar, fish sauce, and pepper.