Uyghur Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables

1. 1 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 45 g
2. 2 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 40 g
3. 3 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 40 g
4. 4 Soy sauce 25 ml
5. 5 Ground black pepper 1 g
6. 6 Fresh ginger≈ $8.00 per kg 10 g
7. 7 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 13 ml
9. 9 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 80 g
10. 10 Beef tenderloinpack 500 g ≈ $20.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 175 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Slice the beef¹⁰ into wide, thin strips against the grain. Finely chop the garlic⁷ and ginger, slice the onion⁹ into half-rings, and cut the bell² pepper, cucumber¹, and tomato³ into large chunks.

2. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the beef¹⁰ with garlic⁷ and ginger for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.

3. Add the onion⁹, stir, and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

4. Add the bell² pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes, keeping the heat high.

5. Add the cucumber¹ and tomato³, season with black pepper, stir, and cook for 2 minutes.

6. Pour in the soy sauce, stir, and heat for 1 minute. The beef¹⁰ should be tender, the vegetables slightly crisp. Serve immediately.