5 from 6 votes
Szechuan Beef
Enjoy a classic Chinese-American dish that's restaurant-quality and made for those who enjoy a little spice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
339 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly-sliced
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced, small
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili oil
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the thinly sliced flank steak with 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until browned, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until vegetables are soft, adding more oil during cooking if needed. Return the beef to the skillet.
- Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili oil, chili sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and beef broth in a bowl. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the skillet.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
580mg
(24%)
Potassium
621mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1068IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1068IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.