Lean Meat with Potato Slices

Lean Meat with Potato Slices

Lean Meat with Potato Slices is a home-style meat dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 585 kcal. A quick and easy home-cooked stir-fry. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

585 kcal

Ingredients

  • Lean meat
  • Potato
  • Scallion greens (Chinese leeks)
  • Cornstarch (or other starch)
  • Light soy sauce
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Edible salt

Steps

  1. Peel the potato, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into strips about 2mm thick. Set aside.
  2. Wash the scallion greens and cut them into segments about 1cm long. Set aside.
  3. Wash the lean meat, slice it into thin strips about 2mm thick, and place in a bowl. Add 5g cornstarch, 5g light soy sauce, and 3g dark soy sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  4. While marinating the meat, bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the potato slices in the boiling water for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Heat the wok over high heat and add 10ml - 15ml of edible oil. Wait 10 seconds for the oil to heat up.
  6. Add the lean meat and stir-fry until it changes color. Add the scallion greens and stir-fry for about 20 seconds.
  7. Add the potato slices and continue stir-frying. Add 2g of edible salt and 5g of light soy sauce.
  8. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate and serve.

Notes

A quick and easy home-cooked stir-fry. The meat is tender and juicy, and the potato slices are soft with a chewy texture that absorbs the flavors, with a fresh aroma from the scallion greens. This is a typical home-style dish. Lean meat is rich in high-quality protein and iron, while potatoes provide carbohydrates and dietary fiber for a balanced diet. The process is simple and clear; pay attention to knife skills and heat control, making it suitable for beginners with some basic experience. From preparation to serving, it takes approximately 1 hour.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★☆
Estimated Calories: 585 kcal
Category: Lean Meat with Potato Slices

Calculation:
Serving for 1 Person

- Lean meat 200g
- Potato 200g
- Scallion greens 2 stalks (approx. 20g)
- Cornstarch 5g
- Light soy sauce 10g
- Dark soy sauce 3g
- Edible salt 2g

- Do not blanch the potato slices for too long to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Marinate the lean meat thoroughly and evenly.

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