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Szechuan Beef

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Szechuan Beef is a bold and spicy stir-fry featuring tender beef slices cooked with vibrant Szechuan peppercorns, chili paste, and crisp vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 dried red chilies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili bean paste (Doubanjiang)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine flank steak slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  3. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and nearly cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and ground Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add bell peppers, onions, and green onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Return the beef to the wok. Add chili bean paste, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

For extra heat, add fresh chopped chilies or a splash of chili oil before serving.

Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/szechuan-beef-authentic-spicy-flavor/