Party Ginger Beef Bites Recipes

GARLIC GINGER BEEF APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Slice the steak into very thin strips (1/8 to 1/4 inch) against the grain.
• Put strips in a bowl and add beaten eggs, salt and cornstarch and mix well until the meat is well coated (use your hands for this).
• In a heavy skillet add cooking oil (1 inch) and heat on medium-high heat until oil reaches 360 degrees F.
• Carefully lay strips in a single layer in the hot oil- not too many as it will cause the oil to cool and the meat will end up absorbing too much oil.
• Fry until crisp which should only take about 60 to 90 seconds.
• Remove and drain on a rack.
• Repeat until all the meat strips are done.
• In a saucepan, add water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Gently swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar- do not stir.
• Boil until the mixture begins to caramelize to a light golden brown.
• Remove from the heat and gently stir in the garlic, ginger and chili flakes for 10 seconds then add the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
• Return the pot to the heat and bring to a boil then gently simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the drained meat slices and warm through.
• Serve the warm strips on a platter sprinkled with the slice green onion.

CRISPY GINGER BEEF

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in a large bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture; toss steak strips in mixture to coat.
• Pour canola oil into wok 1-inch deep; heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Place 1/4 of the beef strips into hot oil; separate strips with a fork. Cook, stirring frequently, until coating is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove beef to drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining beef.
• Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir carrot, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, ginger, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper together in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over vegetables in wok; bring mixture to a boil. Stir beef back into vegetable mixture; cook and stir just until heated through, about 3 minutes.

PARTY GINGER BEEF BITES

Steps:

• Trim beef and cut into 3/4 inch cubes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the garlic and all of the liquid ingredients. Add meat and toss to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.
• Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare a hot fire. Drain meat, reserving marinade, and pat dry.
• Thread 2-3 chunks of meat per skewer. Grill over hot coals, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade.