Stelly's beef and veg in plum sauce

Robert Gonzal
Robert Gonzal @robert
Vancouver BC

My wife and I are lucky that our daughter's not a super-picky eater. She has her faves like any kid, but is pretty good for the most part. Even so, the true sign that something I've cooked is a success is if, during mealtime, she reaches over and grabs something off Mommy or Daddy's plate. And she did that a lot with this dish. Funnily, neither Mommy nor Daddy thought the dish was all that spectacular. Honestly, I'm inclined to jazz it up with a little chili and maybe some ginger and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or a bit of orange zest. Or a squeeze of lime. But I'll resist and put it on record as is, so that I can make it again just the way my little girl likes it.

Stelly's beef and veg in plum sauce

My wife and I are lucky that our daughter's not a super-picky eater. She has her faves like any kid, but is pretty good for the most part. Even so, the true sign that something I've cooked is a success is if, during mealtime, she reaches over and grabs something off Mommy or Daddy's plate. And she did that a lot with this dish. Funnily, neither Mommy nor Daddy thought the dish was all that spectacular. Honestly, I'm inclined to jazz it up with a little chili and maybe some ginger and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or a bit of orange zest. Or a squeeze of lime. But I'll resist and put it on record as is, so that I can make it again just the way my little girl likes it.

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Ingredients

20 minutes
4 people
  1. 450 gbeef steak (flank or sirloin), sliced into thin strips
  2. 4 tbspsoy sauce
  3. 2 tbspmirin
  4. 1 tbsptoasted sesame oil
  5. 2 tbspcornstarch
  6. 250 gbutton mushrooms, quartered
  7. 1crown broccoli, chopped
  8. 1/2jicama, peeled and chopped into 1 cm pieces
  9. 200 gchopped baby corn
  10. 1medium onion, sliced thinly
  11. 3 clovesgarlic, chopped
  12. 2 tbspoyster sauce
  13. 1/4 cupplum sauce

Cooking Instructions

20 minutes
  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the beef with the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, cornstarch, a splash of veg oil (no more than 2 or 3 tbsp), and a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate and soften.

  2. 2

    Add a splash of veg oil to a large pan on medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and fry for about 5 minutes until browned, then remove them to a bowl. Next, add the broccoli to the pan. Refresh the oil if necessary. Give the broccoli 1 or 2 minutes head-start, then add the jicama and baby corn. Fry another 2 minutes. Next, throw in the onion and garlic. Fry another 2 minutes until the onions turn translucent. Remove everything to the bowl with the mushrooms.

  3. 3

    Add the beef, including the marinade, to the pan. If the sauce sticks or starts to burn, add a splash of cold water. This isn't a stir-fry, so don't worry if it looks a little wet. Let cook until the beef is no longer pink but not yet fully cooked. This should only take 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return all the veg to the pan. Add the oyster and plum sauces, as well as 1/2 cup water, and toss to coat everything. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for a minute or so, then serve immediately with plenty of freshly steamed rice.

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Married dad of 1. Food fanatic. Chef's Table addict. The kitchen is my happy place.
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