Spicy Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry (四川辣牛肉炒)
四川辣牛肉炒 (Spicy Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry) is a classic dish from Hunan Cuisine known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. This dish is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2-3 green onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp Szechuan chili bean paste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in the wok. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the red bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the wok. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, Szechuan peppercorns, and Szechuan chili bean paste. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Transfer the spicy Szechuan beef stir-fry to a serving dish and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Wok Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups
Tools
Stove Cooking utensils
Serving suggestions
Serve the spicy Szechuan beef stir-fry with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra spicy kick, add more Szechuan chili bean paste according to your preference.
Cost
$15