Classic Cashew Beef for Two

Name: Classic Cashew Beef for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; Dash cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-in pieces; 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided; 4 green onions, cut into 1-in. lengths; 1/3 cup lightly salted cashews; 1 garlic clove, minced; Hot cooked rice

My husband loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I’ve been making this recipe for years.—Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-in pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
4 green onions, cut into 1-in. lengths
1/3 cup lightly salted cashews
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without rice): 379 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Beef with Cashews in Taste of Home June/July 2011