Cashew Beef Recipes

CASHEW BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and 2 tablespoons soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a very large skillet or a wok, stir-fry broccoli and carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the beef, garlic, pepper and remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the green and red peppers, onions and squash in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. , Stir cornstarch mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

CASHEW BEEF

Steps:

• In large skillet, stir fry meat in the oil for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
• In same skillet, add carrots and 2 T water. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Add onions. Stir fry for 1 minute.
• Combine cornstarch and 1/3 c water until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, bouillon, chili sauce, garlic powder and ginger. Stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
• Return meat to skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with cashews.
• Serve over rice.

CLASSIC CASHEW BEEF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 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.

BEEF AND CASHEW NUTS

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables before beginning cooking instructions.
• Prepare the stock
• Fry the beef strips in a wok for three minutes. Once cooked, place in a dish to the side and begin cooking instructions.
• Prepare cornflour mixture
• Heat oil in a wok on high heat, until hot.
• Add onions, green peppers, carrots and fry for 2 minutes.
• Next add in the beef and stir fry for a further two minutes
• Pour in one ladle of chicken stock and leave for two minutes or until it is starting to boil.
• Then gradually add the 2 tablespoons of cornflour mixture. Once this mixture is well incorporated the sauce should thicken. See our How To section on thickening sauces for more details on this.
• Add salt and soy sauce.
• Lastly incorporate the cashew nuts into the wok and serve immediately.
• Extra notes: Serve with rice or fried noodles

BEEF WITH MANGETOUT & CASHEWS

Steps:

• Toast the cashews in a dry wok or frying pan, tossing, until browned. Tip onto a plate and set aside. Mix the cornflour with the soy sauce to make a paste, then add the oyster sauce, vinegar and honey. When you're ready to cook, have all the ingredients prepared and close to hand - it will only take 5 mins.
• Heat the wok until very hot. Add the oil, swirl it around to cover the base of the pan, then use tongs to place the steak pieces in the wok in a single layer. Cook without turning for 30 seconds-1 min, until a dark crust starts to form on the meat. Add the ginger and garlic, give everything a quick stir, then add the mangetout and the sauce. Cook for another 30 secs-1 min until the beef is just cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy. Sprinkle over the cashews and serve with rice or noodles.

CASHEW SNAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheet.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and egg. Stir in the chopped cashews, baking soda, salt, and flour. Drop by half teaspoon two inches apart onto greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH CASHEWS AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, add the onion and beef, then stir-fry quickly until the beef is lightly browned. Tip out onto a plate.
• Add the broccoli and cashews to the pan, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the soy mixture. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 mins until the broccoli is just tender.
• Tip the beef and onion back into the pan and heat through briefly before serving with noodles or rice.