Beef is the second most consumed food in the world, it is known as the King of Meat as it is high in protein, low in fat, and delicious in taste. It is the largest source of vitamin B and contains various nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium.

In Florida, beef remains the first choice among people when they dine out in Chinese restaurants. Beef is the attention seeker of the table among various Chinese foods, whether it is an anniversary celebration, an office meeting, or a casual lunch.

Beef was used as the primary source in traditional Chinese medicines to help strengthen bones and muscles, cure stomach infections, and, in winters, it strengthens the body to tolerate cold. Beef is expensive than most of the best Chinese foods, such as pork or chicken, as it is high in demand among food lovers.

The popular texture of the beef is the stir-fry, where the dish is gently tender, with a silky-soft luxurious taste. The juicy texture of the beef served at the various Chinese restaurants in Florida is achieved by the cooking method called velveting. 

In the velveting method, the beef is marinated with a mixture of egg whites, rice water, salt, and corn-starch for 15-30 minutes before cooking. The beef is then boiled in the water with few drops of oil that bring the beef’s silky flavor and texture. People embrace numerous famous beef dishes, let us see some of them.

The Popular Beef Dishes

Beef can be cooked in multiple ways; it depends on the creativity of the chef and taste buds of the consumers. It can be prepared by boiling, stir-frying, steaming, baking, and stewing. Colourful greens such as onion, tomatoes, peas, capsicum, and celery are served with beef to bring out new flavours, two of which are:

Mongolian Beef

The delicacy of the Chinese restaurants in Florida is to serve the beef with noodles or rice, sautéed with spicy Mongolian sauce, and the portion of green onions on the side. The Mongolian beef is cooked to perfection.

The dried chili peppers, sauce, and vegetables give the dish a unique flavor, which is both sweet and spicy that becomes the best choice for people who do not like too spicy and too sweet flavors.

Black Pepper Beef

Black pepper beef is one of the best Chinese foods in restaurants among Florida. The beef is sliced, cooked with black pepper, bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), onions, and sauces. 

First, the vegetables are stir-fried in the pan with oil, and then the sliced beef is placed into the pan with a teaspoon of soy sauce, black pepper powder, and salt. Once all the ingredients become crispy, they are served hot with or without rice/noodles.

The best Chinese food has diversified colors, excellent taste, and aromatic. No Chinese dish is complete without these three factors as it reflects the art of cooking for people to appreciate and enjoy the food. 

As beef is the most consumed meat after pork, the Chinese chefs know how to experiment with this delicious dish to satisfy the consumers’ taste buds.

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