Beef on the Plate: Your Personal Fitness Coach
Nutritionists point out that eating beef not only replenishes essential nutrients but also greatly benefits bodybuilding and strengthening constitution. Beef contains abundant creatine, the primary fuel source for muscles, highly effective in building muscle and enhancing strength. It also provides sufficient vitamin B6, which supports immune function and promotes protein metabolism and synthesis. Additionally, beef is rich in zinc and magnesium—zinc aids in protein synthesis and muscle growth, while magnesium enhances muscle strength.
The taste varies greatly depending on the cut. Shanghai residents particularly favor beef tenderloin for its tender, juicy texture and delicate mouthfeel. Here are two simple, easy-to-learn recipes using tenderloin beef.
Special Beef Balls
Ingredients: 250g beef tenderloin
Method: 1. Wash and mince the tenderloin into paste. Add salt, monosodium glutamate, ginger juice, cooking wine, and a small amount of tenderizer. Stir in one direction repeatedly until it becomes gelatinous. 2. Mix in a little green onion, stir evenly, then shape into golf ball-sized balls. Place in a steamer and steam until cooked.
Refreshing Beef Soup
Ingredients: 250g beef tenderloin, 75g konjac threads, 5 tofu pouches, 2 bowls of broth,适量 leafy greens
Method: 1. Wash the beef, slice thinly—chill it briefly before slicing to make cutting easier. 2. Bring broth to a boil, add salt, then add tofu pouches and konjac threads. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add beef slices and green onions. Add leafy greens and cook until done. Serve immediately.