Beef with eggplants in Chinese style

4 servings

40 minutes

Beef with eggplants in Chinese style is a delightful dish that combines the tender texture of meat with the aroma of vegetables and spicy sauces. Inspired by Asian cuisine, it brings vibrant flavors and an appetizing harmony of ingredients to the table. The history of this recipe is rooted in the traditions of Chinese cooking, where vegetables and meat are cooked in rich sauces, creating an exquisite depth of flavor. Sweet bell peppers, soft eggplants, and spicy onions soaked in soy and sweet-sour sauce give the dish a rich taste with a slight tanginess. It can be served with rice, which perfectly absorbs the flavorful sauce. This versatile treat is suitable for both festive tables and cozy family dinners.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 563.1
• Proteins: 51.4g
• Fats: 31.1g
• Carbohydrates: 19.4g

Ingredients

• Beef: 1 kg
• Sweet red onion: 2 head
• Sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Eggplants: 2 pc
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Soy sauce: to taste
• Sweet and sour sauce: to taste
• Lemon juice: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the beef into strips and lightly fry in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 1 kg

2. Add sliced onion and carrot to the beef.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 2 heads
   • Carrot: 2 pieces

3. Pour with soy sauce and simmer covered for five minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce:  to taste

4. Add sliced eggplant and bell pepper. Sprinkle everything with ground pepper and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 2 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Mix soy sauce with lemon juice and sweet-sour sauce separately. Pour the resulting sauce over the beef and vegetables and simmer covered until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce:  to taste
   • Lemon juice:  to taste
   • Sweet and sour sauce:  to taste

6. Serve with boiled rice.