Meat Recipes - Stir-fried Beef with Sesame Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb beef sirloin or fillet (tenderloin), cut into thin strips

• 15ml/1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) or sesame oil

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and finely chopped

• 7.5ml/1 1/2 tsp sugar

• 30ml/2 tbsp sesame paste

• 30-45ml/2-3 tbsp beef stock or water

• sea salt and ground black pepper red chili strips, to garnish

• 1 lemon, cut into quarters, to serve

For the marinade:

• 15ml/1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil

• 30ml/2 tbsp fish sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp soy sauce

Serves 4

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Method:

1. In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the marinade. Toss in the beef, making sure it is well coated. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Heat the groundnut or sesame oil in a wok. Add the garlic and chilies and cook until golden and fragrant. Stir in the sugar. Add the beef, tossing it around the wok to sear it.

3. Stir in the sesame paste and enough stock or water to thin ­it down. Cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure the beef is coated  with the sauce.

4. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon into warmed bowls, garnish with chili strips and serve with lemon wedges.

Note: Similar to stir-fried beef with sate, the spicy peanut sauce, this recipe has a deliciously rich, spicy and nutty flavor.