Hunan Beef Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Hunan Beef Recipe
Description
The Hunan Beef Recipe begins by marinating sliced flank steak in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing rice wine to enhance its flavor and tenderness. The beef is then coated with cornstarch mixed with seasoning, giving it a crispy texture when stir-fried in hot oil.
A sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, spicy doubanjiang chili paste, rice wine, sugar, beef broth, and chili flakes is prepared separately. Stir-fried peppers, jalapenos, dried chiles, garlic, and ginger are cooked until tender and aromatic before adding the beef and sauce. The sauce thickens slightly, coating all ingredients evenly.
The dish delivers a balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors, with varied textures from tender beef and crisp vegetables. It's commonly served over rice or noodles, providing a satisfying and lively meal.
Feel free to vary the chili peppers according to heat preference and include additional vegetables like carrots or bok choy to customize the dish.
Ingredients
FOR THE BEEF
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing rice wine or use other rice wine
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced (you can use other cuts – see recipe notes)
FOR THE HUNAN BEEF SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang or use a chili paste, like sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar or use honey
- 1/2 cup beef broth or use water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to form a slurry
FOR THE HUNAN BEEF DISH
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 red bell pepper sliced, large
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper sliced (optional, or use other hot peppers
- 5-6 dried chiles de arbol or more, as desired - or use other dried Chinese peppers
- 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- green onion for serving, chopped green onion; cooked
- red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- rice
- noodles
Instructions
MARINATE THE BEEF
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. Add the beef and stir to cover. Marinate for 30 minutes.
MAKE THE HUNAN BEEF SAUCE
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients – soy sauce, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, beef broth, chili flakes, and corn starch slurry - in a small bowl and set aside.
MAKE THE HUNAN BEEF
- Add the corn starch to a large bowl with salt and pepper to taste and add the beef. Toss the beef to evenly coat each piece.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large wok or pan to high heat. Add the coated beef and cook, stirring, until browned and crispy. Do this in batches if needed. Should take 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok and add the peppers. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add the beef back to the pan and stir in the sauce. Stir to coat the ingredients and thicken the sauce, 1-2 minutes more.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include rice or noodles typically served with the dish.
- Use preferred chili peppers to adjust the level of spiciness.
- Additional vegetables such as carrots, bok choy, scallions, broccoli, or baby corn can be added for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1874mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1209IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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