curried beef and tomato

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Jan 22, 2012

A friend of mine from California who was second generation Chinese gave me this recipe. I love it and find it easy to make.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons cold water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 cup chinese pea pods
  • - 4-6 servings hot cooked rice
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons catsup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2-3 teaspoons sweet curry powder

How To Make curried beef and tomato

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth; add beef and toss to coat.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef, garlic and ginger in remaining oil until meat reaches desired doneness. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, pea pods, and remaining water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and beef.
  • Step 3
    For sauce, combine the cornstarch, water, ketchup, soy sauce and curry, stir until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Asian

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