Szechuan Beef
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5.0
159 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Szechuan Beef
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This Szechuan beef is a spicy stir fry made with tender pieces of beef and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. A classic Chinese style dish that is even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!
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Ingredients
For the stir fry
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or any neutral flavored oil
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 25 small dried red chilies or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns optional
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/3 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place the steak in a bowl with the corn starch and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Place the steak in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You may have to do this step in batches.
- Remove the steak from the pan. Place on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the onion and red and green bell peppers to the pan. Stir in the chilies and sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan; cook for an additional 30 seconds. Return the beef to the pan with the vegetables.
- While the steak and vegetables are cooking, make the sauce. Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add the sauce to the beef mixture and bring to a boil; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until sauce is just thickened. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sichuan peppercorns are what gives this dish its authentic flavor. I am able to find the peppercorns in larger grocery stores and in Asian markets. If you can’t find this spice, it’s fine to omit it. You can break open a few of the chili peppers and sprinkle the seeds into the dish to create more heat if you don’t have the peppercorns.
- Dried red chilies contribute a lot of the heat and a mild nutty flavor. While several types of dried red chilies can be used in Szechuan dishes, I use an Asian red chili or chiles de arbol.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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159 reviews
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