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Hunan Beef Stir-fry (小炒黄牛肉)

Succulent beef slices complemented with the heat of chilli peppers, the authentic version of Hunan beef bursts with wonderful flavours and it’s very quick to cook.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the beef
  • 12 oz beef (skirt or flank steak) about 12oz, see note 1
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
For stir-frying
  • 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 1 oz fresh chilli pepper, chopped or to taste
  • 1 oz pickled chilli pepper, chopped or to taste
  • 2 oz celery, julienned can be replaced by coriander
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Instructions

Marinate the beef
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  1. Cut the beef into thin slices across the grain. To make cutting easier, you may put it in the freezer for 1-2 hours until it’s semi-frozen.
  2. In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, cornstarch and white pepper. Put in the beef. Gently rub until the meat fully absorbs the marinade.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and mix well. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes or so.
Stir-fry the dish
  1. Heat an empty wok over high heat until smoking hot (see note 2 if using non-stick cookware). Pour in 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat the perimeter of the wok.
  2. Add the beef. Separate and flip the pieces with chopsticks to fry them evenly.
  3. As soon as most of the beef loses its pinkness, put in the rest of the ingredients (fresh chilli, pickled chilli, celery, garlic and ginger). Retain the high heat and toss constantly for about 1 minute.
  4. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

  • When shooting this recipe, I used skirt steak. You may use other beef cuts that are suitable for quick stir-frying, such as flank, sirloin, round steak, etc. 
  • For best results, use a traditional carbon steel wok. If using non-stick wok or frying pan, remember to add the oil first then heat up.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 426kcal (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 426kcal 21%

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