Carne De Vaca E Legumes Salteados (spicy African Style Beef And Vegetable Stir-fry)

Carne de Vaca e Legumes Salteados, also known as Spicy African Style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry, is a popular dish in Macanese cuisine. This flavorful stir-fry combines tender beef with a variety of colorful vegetables, all seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs.

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Carne De Vaca E Legumes Salteados (spicy African Style Beef And Vegetable Stir-fry)

Ingredients

  • 500g beef, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Marinate the beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  3. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss everything together for another minute.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Grater Bowls for marinating Serving dish

Tools

Stovetop Tongs or spatula

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Carne de Vaca e Legumes Salteados with steamed rice or noodles.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili paste or omit it altogether.

Cost

$15