Nutritions of Beef and Vegetables

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Beef is a rich of B vitamins, zinc, iron, phosphorus and selenium. Red meat like beef is a source of carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound and is responsible for the transport of fatty acids in mitochondria from the cytoplasm. Carnitine is also sold as dietary supplements. A combination of beef and lawyers is a source of creatine acid, organic nitrogen in the energy supply to the nerves and helps muscle cells. Studies have found in the Global Fund for cancer research in 2007 that cancer can be caused by eating red meat. Reports indicate that one should avoid eating more than 500g of cooked red meat per week and very little meat products processed at high risk of cancer. But the lean meat is said that vitamin B12 and selenium, which contribute to the risk of colon cancer. Some say that eating red meat in moderation, a good habit, since large quantities of undesirable saturated fatty acids. However, meat is a rich source of conjugated linoleic acid, a heart healthy fats and saturated fatty acids. Beef also contains vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 to reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid in the human body. Vitamin B9, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 leads to high levels of homocysteine and may cause thrombosis and cardiovascular disease. Research shows that high consumption of red meat increased as beef and pork, the risk of colon cancer twice. The survey also revealed that not raise other types of meat and fish, the risk and suggested that eating vegetables may reduce the risk is marginal. People who have red meat - like beef - in large quantities and do not eat vegetables were likely to develop colon cancer by eating a factor of 2.5. The consumption of vegetables showed a slightly reduced risk.

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Beef and Vegetables recipes

Serves 3 to 4 as part of a multicourse meal

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. beef, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups assorted vegetables, chopped

Marinade:
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons sesame seeds


Directions:

Combine marinade ingredients.
Marinate beef for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in wok. Stir-fry beef and onion.
Add vegetables. Fry until bright in color.
Add sesame seeds and left over marinade. Heat thoroughly. Serve with rice.

Popular Beef Recipe

Beef and Peppers in Black Bean Sauce 

A Cantonese recipe
Ingredients:

4 ounces Sirloin beef sliced thin or thick steaks
3 green peppers (or red and green peppers as desired)
1/2 small onion
2 sticks of celery
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon MSG (if desired)
1 teaspoon black beans
2 cloves garlic
3 slices ginger
1/2 cup stock or hot water
2 tablespoons oil for cooking

Marinade:
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil

Directions:

Place the beef in a bowl, and stir in the marinade ingredients. Marinate beef for approximately thirty minutes.
While beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Cut peppers, onion, and celery into 1/2 inch pieces. Mix the garlic cloves and ginger with the black beans and chop finely. Heat wok and add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is ready, add 1/2 of the black bean, garlic, and ginger mixture. Mix and add the beef. Stir-fry until the beef is approximately 60 - 65 percent cooked. Remove the beef and set aside. Add the rest of the bean mixture, onions and celery. Stir-fry for 3 - 4 minutes and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes longer and add 1/2 cup of stock or hot water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add MSG if desired.
Mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the beef. Mix and serve immediately.

Beef and Snow Peas in Oyster Sauce
 

Ingredients:

1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 pound fresh snow peas
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

Directions:

1. Mix beef with cornstarch and soy sauce. Trim snow peas. Blanch in boiling water 1 minute until they turn bright green; drain and run under cold water. Combine oyster sauce, sherry, and sugar.
2. Heat oil in a wok. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry a few seconds until fragrant. Add beef and stir-fry until browned. Add oyster sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until it begins to boil. Add snow peas and stir-fry 30 seconds longer.