Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Food Maths: Beef Stir Fry Strips](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/997) ![Food Maths: Beef Stir Fry Strips](https://media.slman.com/KbfAJ6tFLktUCZq-mJXQJgbMs3s=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F04%2Ffood-maths-thumb-6th-march.jpg) [Life](/index%2Ephp/life) / 06 April 2020 # Food Maths: Beef Stir Fry Strips Endlessly versatile, these beef stir fry strips can be cooked in just a few minutes, making them especially useful for quick, midweek meals, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. Whether it’s a Cambodian classic or fun Mexican street-food, here are three ways to use them… THIS WEEK’S SUPERMARKET: [Tesco](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/) HERO INGREDIENT: [375g beef stir fry strip](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/292310169)s ![](https://media.slman.com/snA3f2copzjSKJeDcUet8oznz3c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F04%2Ffood-maths-mains-cambodian-beef-lok-laki.jpg) ### 1. Cambodian Beef Lok Lak **INGREDIENTS** - [375g of beef stir fry strips](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/292310169) - ​[Juice of one lime](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/253560634) - [1 packet of Veetee duo pot Thai jasmine rice](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/258204208) - [1 x Tesco crunchy salad (242g)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304412981) **For the marinade:** - [2 tbsp of Blue Dragon fish sauce](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/272666227) - [2 tbsp of soy sauce](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/294781229) - ​[2 tbsp of Cofresh ginger garlic cubes ](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/291589900) - [Black pepper](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/256146389) - ​[1 tsp of sugar](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/252528508) **METHOD** 1. Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes with the marinade ingredients. 2. ​Cook the beef in a frying pan in some oil. 3. Heat the rice. Divide into bowls, season. 4. Top with the beef and serve with the salad and a squeeze of lime. ![](https://media.slman.com/vrahLrwQ6mUlyN5IOnktkpYnRsI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F04%2Ffood-maths-mains-beef-red-wine-stock-and-spring-onion-mash.jpg) ### 2. Beef, Red Wine Stock And Spring Onion Mash **INGREDIENTS** - [375g of beef stir fry strips](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/292310169) - [1 pack of Tesco red wine stock (4 packs)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/289037439) - [1 pinch of rosemary and thyme (dried or fresh)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304782991) - [1-2 tbsp of chopped garlic](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263386065) - [3 tbsp of Tesco sliced spring onions](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/281035500) - [800g of pre-made mashed potato (microwaveable)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/277418278) **METHOD** 1. Pan-fry the beef strips and chopped garlic with the herbs in a splash of olive oil. 2. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in half the red wine stock. 3. Prep the mash, according to the packet instructions. 4. Serve the beef with the mash and spring onions, scattered over. 5. French or runner beans would make a good side dish. ![](https://media.slman.com/EF2qhiFY6nIKUeIY-68mmiNkGIA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F04%2Ffood-maths-mainsguadalajara-style-beef-served-tortilla.jpg) ### 3. Guadalajara-Style Beef, Served In Tortilla **INGREDIENTS** - [375g of beef stir fry strips](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/292310169) - [1 green pepper, chopped into pieces](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/258270595) - [1 packet of Gran Luchito Refried Beans Chipotle (430g)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304391791) **For the marinade:** - [1 onion, chopped](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/253557034) - [3 garlic cloves](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263943986) - [2 tbsp of olive oil](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/254918424) **Optional spices:** - [1 clove](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263386065) - [2 bay leaves](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/264104905) - [1 tsp of all spice](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/268531341) **For the tomato sauce:** - [2 x 400g tinned tomatoes](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/254299631) - [3 Old El Paso green jalapenos (from a jar, 215g)](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/256090557) - [1 tsp of cumin seeds](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/256150470) - [1-2 tsp of freshly ground black pepper](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/256146389) - [1 shallot](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/290711055) - [1 tsp of Arbol chilli flakes](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/300456163) **METHOD** 1. Marinate the beef in an oven-proof tray. Then grill for 15 minutes-20 minutes until cooked, turning it now and again. 2. Slice the pepper into chunks, season and grill at the same time. 3. Empty the refried beans into a vessel and heat up. 4. Meanwhile, cook all the tomato sauce ingredients. 5. When the tomatoes and shallots are spiced and cooked, blend to make the sauce. 6. Serve the beef with tortillas, the heated refried pinto beans and the tomato sauce. DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .