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Szechuan Beef

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Szechuan Beef is a spicy, flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef slices tossed with bold Szechuan peppercorns, chili paste, and colorful vegetables for a deliciously authentic Chinese meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2-3 dried red chilies, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine sliced flank steak with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and Szechuan peppercorns; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and nearly cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add chili bean paste and stir well to coat the beef.
  5. Stir in red and green bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Add rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste; toss to combine.
  7. Finally, stir in chopped green onions. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

For extra heat, add fresh chopped chilies or more chili bean paste. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or crispy noodles.

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