We hosted a competition on Twitter for a bit of fun. I asked what was your favourite beef dish and we waxed lyrical about the wonderful ways of beef – as well as pondering where did that phrase “I got beef with you” come from. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of this competition is @markkelly333 with his request for Beef and Green Peppers and Blackbean Sauce. It is a quick and easy recipe – and the beef is easily inter-changeable with chicken, pork, prawns or vegetables.

Best wishes and sweet dishes to you and your family

Lisax

STIR FRIED BEEF / CHICKEN / PORK WITH BLACKBEAN SAUCE

10 – 12oz beef steak / topside rump
1 small onion
1 small green pepper, cored and seeded
1-2 fresh red / green chillies cut into small circles
2 tablespoon of black bean sauce
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon light soy sauce

Marinade
½ teaspoon light soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon of water
1 teaspoon of potato starch
1 teaspoon of oil

1.    Cut the beef / pork / chicken into thin slices
2.    Marinate for about 20 minutes and leave in fridge.
3.    Cut the onion and green peppers into small triangular pieces.
4.    Heat the wok and add oil.
5.    Blanch the meat for about 1-2 minutes until the meat is cooked.
6.    Drain the meat.
7.    Heat the wok. Add a tablespoon of oil
8.    Add in the garlic for a few seconds
9.    Stir fry the chillies
10.  Stir fry in the peppers, onions for about 1 minute.
11.  Add in the meat
12.  Add in the blackbean sauce and soy sauce and blend well.
13. Season with salt / sugar / shaoshing wine.
14. Add in stock
15. Thicken with potato starch
16.  Serve.