This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (8-ounce) sirloin steaks, cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces […]
Some sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]
Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]
me sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]
This French onion soup is chock-full of fiber-rich barley for a tasty variation on the classic. You can omit the sherry or replace it with white wine if you wish. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges (about […]
Ingredients 4 (8-oz.) sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped red onion 3/4 cup drained and chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 10 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin 2 […]
Ingredients 1 (1 3/4-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed Cooking spray 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 4 large) 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup ruby port 1/2 cup beach plum jelly 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons dry sherry 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 pound sirloin […]
Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground sirloin 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 8 […]