Stir-fried garlic chilli beef

Healthy recipes Stir-fried garlic chilli beef and ong choi recipe

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Date Published:
17/12/2008

Ong choi is the Cantonese name for this leafy vegetable that is eaten all over Asia. Also known as 'water spinach' or 'morning glory', it is high in iron and vitamin A. If you can't find it, use watercress or spinach.

Serves 2
Ready in 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
270kcals
17.7g fat (4.8g saturated)
24.6g protein
3.1g carbs
1.5g sugar
1.5g salt

Ingredients

  • 200g beef fillet, sliced into even-sized thin strips
  • Few pinches Chinese five-spice
  • Light soy sauce, to season
  • 1 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 150g ong choi, washed, leaves and stems cut across the stem in equal 10cm lengths (or use spinach or watercress)
  • 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • Toasted sesame oil, to season

Method: How to make stir-fried garlic chilli beef

1. Season the beef with the Chinese five-spice and a few dashes of soy sauce, toss together and set aside.

Tip

If you can't find ong choi, use watercress or spinach.

2. Heat a wok over a high heat. When hot, add the groundnut oil and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the beef and stir-fry for a few minutes, until browned. Add the ong choi and chilli and stir-fry until the leaves have wilted slightly. Remove from the heat.

3. To serve, season to taste with light soy sauce, salt and a few dashes of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

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