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Minced Beef with Tofu, Peas, and Oyster Sauce Recipe
Minced Beef with Tofu, Peas, and Oyster Sauce is a delicious savory entree to enjoy with a steamy bowl of rice for pure comfort on a cold evening. It's easy to make and appeals to kids because of the soft texture and like a non-spicy version of mapo tofu. Double the cornstarch and water if your family likes a lot of sauce. Serve with freshly cooked rice or quinoa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 370 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound firm or medium tofu drained
- 1/4 cup water room temperature
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (double cornstarch and water if more sauce is desired)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped (approximately 1/2 medium)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups frozen petite peas defrosted
Instructions
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Cut some slits on the top of the tofu box and drain the tofu for a few hours in a bowl in the refrigerator OR drain and transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes.
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Cut tofu into approximately 16-20 pieces and set aside for 10 minutes or until ready to use.
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In a small bowl, combine the water, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch and stir, set aside until ready to use.
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Preheat a large frying pan on medium heat for a minute, add oil, swirl to coat, and saute chopped onions for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
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Add beef and saute until browned (spoon out excess fat as desired).
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Drain the tofu again, add tofu and peas into the pan, gently stir into the beef.
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Stir the sauce and add to the pan, continue cooking until heated through and the sauce thickens (2 minutes).
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Stir again and simmer for another minute, adjust to taste with more oyster sauce, serve over rice.
Recipe Notes
Estimated calorie count is 370.