Coconut Curry Beef

For an easy, dry-style curry inspired by those of southern India, we bloom whole spices in oil, then toss in a ready-made spice blend. Fresh ginger adds warm, punchy heat, while scallions contribute bright allium notes. To finish, thinly sliced beef is cooked quickly in the fragrant, flavor-packed oil and combined with toasty wide-flaked […]
Stir-Fried Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas

Velveting is a Chinese technique of coating slices of meat, usually beef, pork or chicken, with cornstarch or baking soda before cooking for tenderization. For this stir-fry, we use a little of both—the soda tenderizes more effectively while the cornstarch helps thicken the sauce. To ensure the beef is well-seasoned, we also stir in a […]
Sirloin Steak Tips with Charro Beans

A hearty supper of steak and spiced beans in under 30 minutes? We made it happen. Quick-pickled red onion and jalapeno add brightness and spice to this Tex-Mex inspired, one-skillet meal.