Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots is a delightful dish that combines tender beef with sweet and buttery mashed carrots. It’s comforting and full of flavor, making it perfect for a family dinner.

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. With simple ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy beef and vegetables together. Your family will love the sweet taste of the carrots alongside the savory beef.

How to Make Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

Ingredients:

• Beef
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Carrots
• Butter
• Honey
• Jasmine rice
• Baby spinach
• Radish
• Sesame dressing

Directions:

1. Stir-fry the beef with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce until cooked through.
2. Boil the carrots in water until tender, then mash them with butter and honey.
3. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
4. Prepare the salad with baby spinach, radish, and drizzle with sesame dressing.
5. Serve the stir-fried beef alongside the mashed carrots and rice with the salad on the side.

How to Serve Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

To serve, place a generous portion of the beef on each plate. Add a scoop of mashed carrots and a serving of jasmine rice. Finish with the fresh salad on the side. This colorful plate looks great and tastes even better!

How to Store Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm in the microwave or on the stove until heated through.

Tips to Make Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

• For extra flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Try adding some green onions on top for a fresh crunch.
• Make sure not to overcook the carrots; they should be soft but not mushy.

Variation

You can switch up the vegetables in the salad based on what you have at home. Cucumber or bell peppers also work great!

FAQs

1. Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes, you can easily substitute chicken for beef in this recipe. Just adjust the cooking time as chicken cooks faster.

2. What if I don’t have jasmine rice?
You can use any type of rice you have on hand, such as basmati or brown rice.

3. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the beef and mashed carrots ahead of time. Just reheat them when you’re ready to serve.

Ginger Beef & Mashed Carrots

A comforting dish combining tender beef with sweet mashed carrots, perfect for a family dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Beef Stir-fry

• 1 lb Beef Tender cuts work best.
• 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh ginger, grated.
• 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce For stir-frying.

For the Mashed Carrots

• 4 medium Carrots Peeled and chopped.
• 2 tbsp Butter For mashing.
• 1 tbsp Honey Adds sweetness.

For the Rice & Salad

• 1 cup Jasmine rice Cook according to package instructions.
• 2 cups Baby spinach For the salad.
• 1 cup Radish Sliced, for salad.
• 3 tbsp Sesame dressing For dressing the salad.

Instructions

 

Cooking

• Stir-fry the beef with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce until cooked through.
• Boil the carrots in water until tender, then mash them with butter and honey.
• Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
• Prepare the salad with baby spinach, radish, and drizzle with sesame dressing.
• Serve the stir-fried beef alongside the mashed carrots and rice with the salad on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking. Try adding green onions on top for a fresh crunch. Make sure not to overcook the carrots; they should be soft but not mushy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Keyword Family Dinner, Ginger Beef, Healthy Recipe, Mashed Carrots, Quick Meal