cubed steak stir-fry

various dates

This is a good way for me of using smaller quantities of steak or roast, just enough for two without leftovers. Keep the pan very hot and work in small batches in order to stir-fry the meat instead of stewing it.

cubed steak stir-fry with mixed vegetables

2016-04-22

Leftovers day again.

This recipe shows what you need to do if your old stove doesn't have oomph enough to stir-fry larger batches. I used yesterday’s extra beef and vegetables from the Oven-baked Steak Skewers and the potatoes from the Tacos de Papas for this recipe.

As usual, I had some difficulty keeping the pan hot enough for stir-frying with this old stove. It took too long for the liquid from meat and vegetables to evaporate and I was stewing instead of stir-frying. I started over again, stir-fried the meat and vegetables separately in smaller batches to make it a bit easier.

Bigger meat than fajitas—but not that much bigger—means the pan doesn't have to be near-smoking hot and slightly longer cooking times are possible.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 4 servings:

1 lb. beefsteak cubes
1 lb. stir fry vegetable mix
bell peppers, onion, mushroom, pineapple, grapes

Pic1: cubed stir-fry

Directions

Pic2: just started the meat
Pic3: stir-frying veggies
Pic4: veggies ready

Cut the meat to the desired size.
Stir-fry the meat a few minutes in a very hot pan.
Set aside and cover.
Stir fry the vegetables until warmed through.
Set aside (Pic4) and cover.

Pic5: pan-fried mashed potatoes
Pic6: put them all together now

Flatten the mashed potatoes as much as possible.
This way they will produce more crust faster. Potatoes also need a hot pan to get a brown crust. (Pic5) Do not stir or move the potatoes until the crust has started to form.
Turn over and repeat on the other side.
When both sides have crusted, stir and toss the potatoes to make even more crust.
When done with the potatoes reheat the pan to very hot.
Stir-fry the meat again, this time until at your preferred doneness. (Pic1)
You will see that the browning goes a lot quicker this second time. (double-searing)
Serve immediately and enjoy.

cubed steak with garlic mayo

2019-10-27

Very similar to the above. Instead of skewer meat, I used a piece of a small roast. Work as dry as possible while stir-frying. It will go faster. The mayo will break down and provide the oil to facilitate the cooking.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 servings:

a small steak or slice of a roast
2 cups cooked potatoes
1-2 tbsp. garlic mayo
S&P, your favorite steak seasoning

Pic7:cubed beef stir-fry with garlic mayo

Directions

Pic8: leftover potatoes, roast beef, garlic mayo
Pic9: stir-fry in a hot pan
Pic10: stir in the garlic mayo.

Gather the ingredients. (Pic8)
Cut up the steak in bite-sized pieces.
Beging stir-frying in a very hot pan with minimal oil. (Pic9)
Add the mayo to provide the oil and seasoning.(Pic10)
Adjust seasoning before serving. Enjoy.

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See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org