Cooking with the children is something I very much enjoy so we’ve signed up for the #MeatMatters challenge with brit mums and simply lamb and beef. Cooking is not only a fun way to spend quality time but also a great life skill for when they are older.  I have been baking with my daughter since she was quite young and she loves it. Her brother has now just turned 1 and a half, he is also taking a real interest as well which is lovely, although we do get a few tears when he’s not allowed to eat raw or frozen ingredients. Cooking together is not only fun but encourages my fussy children to try new foods. 

We have chosen a Satay beef Stir-fry because Beef is a good source of protein and provides eight essential vitamins and minerals* that support good health and wellbeing. (* niacin, vitamin b6 and b12, iron, zinc, potassium and phosphorus ) . To our recipe, we added lots of veggies and mushrooms. The kids can help with it too although I know from experience their favourite bit is chopping everything up (with a blunt knife ) making mess ahaaa.

SATAY BEEF STIR-FRY

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon of dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
• 1 teaspoon of oil
• 2 beef frying steaks thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of crushed garlic
• 2 onions chopped however you like
• 1 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pepper thinly sliced
• Some mushrooms that need using.
• A handful of frozen Broccoli
• some chilli flakes

 

Method

1. Heat the soy sauce, peanut butter, ginger, cumin and sweet chilli sauce in the pan adding roughly a 1 cup of water ( 230ml ) bring to the boil and put to one side.
2. Heat the wok (pan in my case) add a little oil and stir fry the beef.
3. Add the garlic, pepper, onion, carrot and broccoli to the pan stir fry for 5 mins. ( cook until broccoli is soft or your in for a surprise )
4. Add the satay sauce back to the wok and stir through.
5. Serve with egg noodles or rice. finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes or more if you like an extra kick.

A stir fry is a great way to use up what veggies you may have left in the fridge add some lovely beef and a nice sauce you’ve got a delicious meal in under 30 mins. A brilliant way to stop food waste and to eat a good meal after a busy day.

It was really nice having a different meal, it has been a fun challenge and We have had a lot of fun taking part we hope you’ve enjoyed our entry.

 

Thanks for reading what your fave beef recipes?

 

disclaimer

(This post is an entry for the #MeatMatters Challenge, sponsored by Simply Beef and Lamb. Learn more about the benefits of cooking and eating beef and lamb along with recipe ideas and inspiration here!)