Servings
Font
Back
4.7 from 96 votes

Szechuan Beef (Better than PF Chang's)

Savor the bold flavors of Szechuan Beef, with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy, savory sauce. It's easy to make and impossible to resist, just like the renowned dish at PF Chang's.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 8 oz (225g) beef cut into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 small green bell pepper cut into long strips
  • 1/4 small red bell pepper cut into long trips
  • 1-2 baby carrots cut into matchstick strips
  • 1 teaspoon Chili oil chili oil "la yu" in a bottle
  • 2 talks scallions cut into 2-inch strips
Marinade:
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine Chinese rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
Sauce:
  • 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Marinate the beef, with all the ingredients in the Marinade, for 15 minutes.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the Sauce, stirring and mixing thoroughly, set aside.
  3. Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry briefly until the surface turns opaque and slightly charred. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.
  4. Clean the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is fully heated, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Then, add all the peppers and carrots, stirring a few times before adding the beef back into the wok.
  5. Add the sauce and stir to combine well. Then, stir in the scallions and chili oil. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

  • "Szechuan" is the old English spelling for "Sichuan," a province in China. Therefore, this recipe is also known as Sichuan beef.
  • I used Rooster brand (Huy Foong) chili-garlic sauce, commonly available in the US. However, any other brand of coarse chili garlic sauce will work just as well.
  • Shaoxing wine or Chinese rice wine is optional; however, it adds a subtle aroma that enhances the dish's flavor profile.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 835mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 835mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

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