Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Shan Style Simmered Cabbage with Beef

  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 c thinly vertically sliced shallots
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1/4 lb ground sirloin
  • 4 c finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 c thin plum tomato wedges
  • 1/3 c coarsely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Heat a wok or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add peanut oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add shallots, salt, turmeric, and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring frequently. Add beef; cook for 2 minutes or until the beef begins to brown. Add cabbage and tomato; toss well to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until cabbage wilts. Stir in peanuts; cover and cook 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender.