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9 Secrets to Better Stir Fries

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Prepare Beef Properly

When it comes to beef stir fries, nothing is worse than ending up with that tough, chewy, overcooked texture. To avoid this, you need to prepare the meat with care. For the best, juicy and tender stir-fried beef, start by cutting long strips along the grain (trust us on this). Then you're going to cut those strips across the grain at a 45° angle, into smaller, bite-size pieces. This makes it easy to season, and you don't even need to marinate stir-fry meats for long. Simply add a splash of soy sauce, then season with salt and pepper and combine with garlic and/or ginger. Coat the meat with cornstarch, and drizzle over a bit of sesame oil to prevent sticking. That's really all it takes. 


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Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!