This Szechuan Beef Stew is a comforting yet fiery dish that transforms humble beef chuck into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Marinated in garlic and soy sauce, the beef is browned to perfection before simmering slowly with a blend of traditional spices like fennel, cloves, and ground ginger. The result is a rich, glossy sauce that clings to every bite, offering a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. It’s an excellent choice for chilly evenings or when you crave a hearty, home-style meal with a kick. Serve it hot over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious broth.
Szechuan Beef Stew
Description
This Szechuan Beef Stew is a comforting yet fiery dish that transforms humble beef chuck into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Marinated in garlic and soy sauce, the beef is browned to perfection before simmering slowly with a blend of traditional spices like fennel, cloves, and ground ginger. The result is a rich, glossy sauce that clings to every bite, offering a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for chilly evenings or when you crave a hearty, home-style meal with a kick. Serve it hot over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious broth.Directions
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Cut the boneless beef chuck into 2-inch cubes.
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In a large bowl, combine the garlic, half of the soy sauce, and one-third of the sugar.
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Add the beef cubes to the bowl and stir until well coated with the marinade.
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Let the beef stand for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl, combine the water, the remaining soy sauce, the remaining sugar, crushed red pepper, crushed fennel seeds, black pepper, ground cloves, and ground ginger; set aside.
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat.
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Brown the marinated beef cubes on all sides in the hot oil.
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Pour the prepared soy sauce and spice mixture into the skillet with the beef.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining water to form a smooth slurry.
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Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering beef mixture.
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Cook and stir continuously until the sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 662kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.4g60%
- Saturated Fat 14.3g72%
- Cholesterol 178mg60%
- Sodium 1010mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.3g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 4.0g
- Protein 60.7g122%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
