This Asian-inspired beef and vegetable main dish recipe is the perfect dinner for a cold, winter night. Great for entertaining.

Ingredients

    •  8 ounces fresh or frozen, peeled, deveined shrimp
    •  8 ounces fresh or frozen sole, cut into 2-inch pieces
    •  8 ounces boneless beef top loin steak
    •  3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
    •  1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
    •  1 cup fresh bean sprouts, trimmed
    •  2 medium carrots, thinly bias-sliced
    •  1  8 ounce can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
    •  8 cups water
    •  1 teaspoon salt
    •  2 tablespoons sliced green onions
    •  1  1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
    •  4 ounces rice stick noodles

Dipping Sauce:

    •  1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
    •  1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
    •  1/4 cup sliced green onions
    •  1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    •  1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
    •  2 teaspoons sugar
    •  2 teaspoons rice vinegar
    •  2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
    •  2 cloves garlic

Method

1. Prepare Dipping Sauce. Meanwhile, thaw shrimp and sole, if frozen. If desired, brown steak on both sides in a lightly oiled large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer beef to a cutting board. Thinly slice beef into bite-size strips. Arrange beef and seafood on a platter; set aside.
2. Arrange cabbage, mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, and bamboo shoots on a separate platter; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan bring water and salt to boiling. Pour into a firepot, electric wok, or electric skillet. Light burner under pot or turn on wok or skillet to medium heat.
4. To serve, give each person a bowl and a small wire strainer, chopsticks, or a slotted spoon. Dip meat, fish, and shrimp into simmering water until done. Allow 30 to 60 seconds for beef or until desired doneness and 1 to 2 minutes for fish (should flake easily) and shrimp (should turn opaque). Remove from water and place in bowls. Add vegetables to pot. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from water and add to bowls. When all meat, fish, shrimp, and vegetables are cooked, add green onions, ginger, and noodles to broth. Cook 3 minutes or until noodles are tender. Remove and discard ginger pieces. Pour broth and noodles over meat and vegetables in bowls. Stir Dipping Sauce into each bowl to taste. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Method for Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl stir together soy sauce; cilantro; green onions; toasted sesame oil; jalapeno pepper (optional); sugar; rice vinegar; ginger; and garlic. Allow to stand, covered, 1 hour before serving. Makes about 3/4 cup.

This great family recipe is thanks to Better Homes & Gardens Recipes at https://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/chinese-hot-pot-julie-chen/