Can I use frozen beef?

Yes, you can, just be sure to allow a little extra time when frying the beef to ensure it is fully cooked.

Is this beef in black bean sauce Slimming World friendly?

I have not been trained by Slimming World but to my knowledge, the only thing you need to count as syns in this recipe is the black bean sauce you use.

Can I use stewing steak instead of a sandwich or frying steak?

There is no real reason why you couldn't however it will be much chewier and the beef will be tough as stewing steak is usually harder to cook and needs to be stewed for a long time to make it melt in the mouth in comparison to frying or sandwich steaks.

Can I keep all my black beans whole or crush them all?

It is entirely up to you, this recipe is my idea of perfect but if you prefer all the beans to be crushed or all to be whole that is your choice and would work just as well in terms of flavour.

What should I eat with my beef in black bean sauce?

I have a great egg fried rice recipe which goes well with this, alternatively why not look at all my other Chinese fakeaway recipes and see what you fancy? If you are following a healthy diet I would also advise adding more vegetables to your meal.

Chinese fakeaway low-calorie beef in black bean sauce

Name: Low-calorie Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 large beef frying steaks or half a bag of Quorn Steak Strips; 1/2 a 120g Pouch of Blue Dragon black bean sauce; 3 tbsp. Black Beans (from a can); 3 spring onions; 2 tbsp. Sweetcorn; A handful of quartered mushrooms

Low-calorie Beef in Black Bean Sauce

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Author: JustAverageJen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 portions 1x
Category: Main meals
Method: Hob top
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A delicious recipe for low-calorie beef in a black bean sauce (or Quorn if preferred) that is so much healthier than the one from the Chinese Takeaway!

Ingredients

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2 large beef frying steaks or half a bag of Quorn Steak Strips

1/2 a 120g Pouch of Blue Dragon black bean sauce

3 tbsp. Black Beans (from a can)

3 spring onions

2 tbsp. Sweetcorn

A handful of quartered mushrooms

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Instructions

Thinly slice two large beef frying steaks (visible fat removed) or for the Quorn use half a bag of Quorn Steak strips.

Fry in a small pan on a medium heat using low-calorie cooking spray until cooked and tender.

Add half a pouch of black bean sauce, a tablespoon of boiling water, a tablespoon of black beans (squashed with a fork) and 2 tablespoons of black beans (whole).

Add the quartered mushrooms and fry for a further 3/4 minutes.

Add 3 spring onions sliced lengthways, and 2 tablespoons of sweetcorn.

Fry for a further couple of minutes.

Serve immediately or allow to cool and warm through thoroughly.