Beef and Beans Adobo (Filipino)

Frying it up is just as delish as the classic version :)

1 cup shoyu

½ cup vinegar

2 cloves smashed garlic

½ an onion, sliced

1-2 bay leaves

A few dashes of black pepper or 1 tsp. peppercorns

3 lbs. flanken steak (thinly sliced beef ribs)

Frozen cut beans (or fresh....whatever you prefer), about 1 -2 cups

 

1.   Combine all of the ingredients and let the steak marinate for about 10 minutes or more.  Seriously, for thin sliced beef it absolutely does not take 24 hours to marinate. FYI.

2.   Heat non-stick skillet on med-high heat. Wait until the pan’s completely heated, then one at a time, put the meat in as much as you can fit in the pan.

3.   Let cook 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown. The sauce will caramelize – that’s the best part, guaranteed! Place the meat on a plate.

4.   Continue cooking the rest of the meat.

Don’t hesitate on this next step:

5.   The marinade? Heat it in the same pan you just cooked the meat in, and let it simmer on med-low heat.

6.   Throw in the beans and let it sauté with the marinade until the beans are thoroughly cooked.

7.   Pour everything over the meat and mix thoroughly. Enjoy!

Simple Shrimp Stir Fry

 

Super simple and easy to make!

 

1 lb. shrimp

Broccoli florets, about 4 cups

1 zucchini, julienned

1/2 of an onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. soy sauce



1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions:
1.On med-high heat, saute' onions and garlic until onions are somewhat transparent.
2. Add shrimps and cook for no more than five minutes.
3. Add broccoli and cook for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add zucchini, cook until tender.
5. Add soy sauce and garlic powder. You may add some pepper to taste. Do not add salt -- soy sauce is already salty!
6. Stir fry another 3 minutes.

Korean Style Spinach

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spinach
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 tsp sugar (optional)

 

Preparation:

1.      Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds.

2.    Remove spinach quickly and rinse in cold water.

3.     Gently squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.

4.    Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, seeds, salt, garlic, and sugar and mix into spinach.
(Serves 6 as a side dish)

 

Bulgogi (boo-goh-ghee)

 

·       1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced (or any pre-cut, pre-thinly-sliced beef)

·       5 tablespoons soy sauce

·       1/4 cup chopped green onion + 1 tbsp. for garnish

·       2 tablespoons minced garlic

·       2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

·       2 tablespoons sesame oil

·       1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the beef in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or more.

2. Pan fry in 1 tbsp. oil for about 5 minutes on med-high heat or until golden brown.