Beef Birmingham Recipe

This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe, unearthed from an old church cookbook, is perfect for social gatherings! Tender beef (or chicken!) simmers in a rich, savory peanut butter and soy sauce broth. Prepare it ahead of time – it reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day! Serve over fluffy rice, your favorite pasta, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 448.9 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Birmingham

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How to Make Beef Birmingham

  1. Cut 1 lb beef sirloin (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts) into 1/4-inch thin slices.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic, the beef (or chicken), 1 medium chopped onion, and 2 stalks chopped celery until the meat is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth for chicken), 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meat is tender. (Chicken will cook faster than beef).
  6. Serve immediately over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

88g

Carbs

1g