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4-Ingredient Sichuan Crispy Beef

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 543 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1 lbs (450 g) flank steak (or skirt steak, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces again the grain)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
Stir fry
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp
  • 4 green onion , coarsely chopped
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish (Optional)

Instructions

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  1. Combine beef, salt and oil in a large bowl. Gently mix by hand until all the beef slices are coated with oil. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add cornstarch one tablespoon at a time. Mix to coat the beef. It’s OK if the beef is not evenly coated.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully spread the beef slices with minimum overlapping. You might need to cook the beef in two batches depending on the size of your pan. Cook until the bottom turns golden and crispy. Flip the slices to fry the other side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer beef to a large plate.
  4. Remove the pan from the stove. Use a few layers of paper towels attached to the front of a pair of tongs to remove the oil. Alternatively, you can carefully pour the oil into a ceramic bowl. Return the pan back to the stove.
  5. Return the beef, pour in the spicy chili crisp, and add the green onion. Stir and cook until the beef is evenly coated with the chili oil. Transfer to large plate.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds, if using. Serve hot over steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 10.6g (4%) Protein 73.3g (147%) Fat 20.6g (32%) Cholesterol 207.5mg (69%) Sodium 942.1mg (39%) Sugar 2.2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 543kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%
Protein 73.3g 147%
Fat 20.6g 32%
Cholesterol 207.5mg 69%
Sodium 942.1mg 39%
Sugar 2.2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.