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Szechuan Spicy Beef

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This classic Szechuan dish features tender flank steak stir-fried with bamboo shoots, celery, and carrots. The beef is marinated in soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch for maximum tenderness. Aromatics like garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns create a complex, spicy flavor profile. Finished with a glossy sauce and hot pepper oil, this dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 728.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic Szechuan dish features tender flank steak stir-fried with bamboo shoots, celery, and carrots. The beef is marinated in soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch for maximum tenderness. Aromatics like garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns create a complex, spicy flavor profile. Finished with a glossy sauce and hot pepper oil, this dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrot, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 whole egg white
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper oil
  • 2 oz bamboo shoots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, minced
Directions
  1. 1
    Trim the steak and work with half the soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil, as well as the water and egg white.
  2. 2
    Let stand an hour or more.
  3. 3
    Heat peanut oil in a wok and add the marinated meat.
  4. 4
    Sear and brown, adding the marinade if any remains on the plate.
  5. 5
    Add garlic, ginger, peppercorns, bean paste, and half the remaining soy sauce and wine.
  6. 6
    Add all the vegetables and stir fry.
  7. 7
    In a bowl put the vinegar, sugar, stock and remaining soy sauce, wine, sesame oil and cornstarch.
  8. 8
    Mix thoroughly and add to the wok.
  9. 9
    Toss and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. 10
    Remove to serving dish, drizzle with hot pepper oil and garnish with minced scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 728.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.6g81%
Saturated Fat 15.6g78%
Cholesterol 232.9mg78%
Sodium 174.9mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 52.9g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: szechuan, beef, flank steak, stir fry, chinese, spicy, peppercorn, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, bamboo shoots, celery, carrot, sesame oil, rice wine
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