How to Slice Eye Round Roast for Stir-Fry
Eye round roast is an inexpensive cut of meat that is great for stir-fry. In many grocery stores, the butcher will slice it for you for free, but if you don't want to take the time to wait or the store doesn't offer this service, you can do it yourself. The key to great beef for stir-fry is very thin slices, and this can be accomplished at home simply by using a sharp knife. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place the roast in the freezer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. This will help to firm up the roast, which will make slicing easier.
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Slice the meat across the grain into 1/8-inch strips.
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Cut the strips into 1-inch pieces, if bite-sized pieces are desired.
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Marinate the meat for several hours for optimal tenderness. You can use lemon juice for a lighter taste or soy sauce for a more traditional oriental taste.
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Tips & Warnings
Preheat the wok and the oil before adding the meat strips. Turn the meat constantly in the wok until all traces of pink are removed from the surface of the meat.
Traditionally, meats are cooked first in the wok and then transferred to a platter while the vegetables are stir-fried. All ingredients are then tossed together in the wok and heated through.
You can use the juices in the bottom of the pan as a sauce for the stir-fry by adding a small amount of cornstarch and letting the liquid thicken.
