Szechuan Beef
Szechuan Beef is a popular Chinese dish that features thinly sliced beef stir-fried with vegetables in a savory and slightly spicy sauce. The key to this dish is the use of Szechuan peppercorns, which add a unique flavor and tingly sensation to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked noodles or cooked rice, (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the sliced flank steak, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, brown sugar, and beef broth. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Add the cooked beef back into the skillet and stir to combine everything. Cook for another few minutes until the beef is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the Szechuan Beef over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 68mg (23%)Sodium: 1621mg (70%)Potassium: 719mg (21%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 1078IU (22%)Vitamin C: 65mg (79%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
