Kay's Flavor-Packed Oriental Beef & Peppers 🍖🌶️

This delightful dish brings a taste of the East right to your dinner table! Perfect for gatherings, it serves a crowd while being rich in flavor and sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The tender beef mingles beautifully with colorful vegetables, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal. Pair it with fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious sauce—it's a surefire hit for any occasion! 🍚✨

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry

• 32 lbs beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 25 cups beef stock
• 25 cups onion soup (canned or homemade)
• 12½ cups canned mushrooms, drained
• 12½ cups burgundy wine
• 2 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 8½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 66 tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
• 40 green peppers, cut into strips (about 10 each)
• 1 #10 can water chestnuts, sliced

Instructions

1. Sauté the Beef: In a large pan, stir-fry the beef slices until browned. Remove the meat from the pan and keep warm.

2. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, combine the beef stock, onion soup, mushrooms, burgundy wine, salt, pepper, ginger, and soy sauce. Bring to a light boil and let it simmer.

🌿 Adding note: If you prefer a bit more depth of flavor, consider adding a few crushed garlic cloves or a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick!

3. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with just enough water to create a thin slurry. Slowly whisk this into the simmering broth to thicken it to your desired consistency.

4. Combine Everything: Add the stir-fried beef and the remaining ingredients (tomatoes, green peppers, and water chestnuts) to the sauce. Stir gently to combine and heat through.

5. Serve: Offer this savory dish over a bed of white rice for a complete meal.

🍚 Tips: Use jasmine or basmati rice for an aromatic touch! The fluffy rice complements the saucy beef perfectly.

Serving Suggestions

• Vegetarian Option: For a meat-free version, substitute the beef with tofu or seitan, and use vegetable broth for the soup base.
• Add Fullness: Include additional stir-fried vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, or carrots for a colorful and nutritious boost!

Variations

• Spice it Up: Add some sliced chili peppers or crushed red pepper flakes to give it an extra zing! 🌶️
• Sweet and Savory: For a hint of sweetness, toss in some pineapple chunks or snap peas for a crunchy contrast.
• Marinate for More Flavor: Let the beef marinate in the soy sauce and ginger for at least an hour before cooking to enhance the flavors!

Enjoy diving into this communal feast full of flavor and fun! 🍽️🎉