Beef Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beef and Marinade

Method

Beef and Marinade

1

Prepare beef and marinade

Place the cubed beef in a large bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together soy sauce, 2 tbs olive oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and kosher salt until sugar dissolves.

2

Pour the marinade over the beef, toss to coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Remove beef from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to come closer to room temperature.

Vegetables & Garnish

3

While the beef marinates, toss onion wedges, red bell pepper pieces and baby carrots with 1 tbs olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Searing & Finishing

4

Heat a large heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tbs olive oil (from marinade section if needed). Working in a single layer and in batches to avoid crowding, add beef cubes to the pan and sear without moving for 1.5-2 minutes to develop a brown crust. Turn and sear other sides for an additional 1-2 minutes, about 3-4 minutes total per batch for medium-rare to medium depending on cube size. Transfer seared beef to a plate; repeat until all beef is seared.

5

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbs unsalted butter to the skillet and then add the prepared vegetables. Sauté vegetables, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and peppers are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.

6

Return seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pan with vegetables. Pour in 1/2 cup beef stock and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

7

If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbs cold water until smooth and stir into the simmering pan. Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

8

Stir in chopped fresh parsley and remove from heat. Let rest 2-3 minutes so juices redistribute.

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