Szechwan Beef With Garlic

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Servings: 16 pies Difficulty: Advanced
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Savory stir-fried beef with spicy garlic chili paste and crisp vegetables
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Szechwan Beef With Garlic

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 pies Calories: 615.2

Description

This Szechwan Beef dish delivers a bold, savory punch with tender slices of beef coated in a rich, aromatic sauce. The combination of chili paste, garlic, and soy creates a complex flavor profile that is both spicy and umami-rich. Thinly sliced beef ensures quick cooking and a tender texture, while the addition of onions and green peppers adds a fresh, crisp contrast. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish comes together quickly in a hot wok and is best served over steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Directions

  1. Slice the beef thin across the grain into strips.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, dry vermouth, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt to create the marinade.
  3. Add the beef slices to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the chili paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining soy sauce to make the sauce. Set aside.
  5. Cut the ends off the dried hot red peppers, shake out the seeds, and chop the skins into small pieces.
  6. Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  8. Add the chopped hot red pepper skins and stir until they turn black and fragrant.
  9. Remove the blackened pepper skins from the oil and discard.
  10. Add the marinated beef to the hot oil in a single layer.
  11. Stir fry the beef until it loses its red color, is browned, and has a satiny sheen.
  12. Remove the beef from the pan and transfer it to a large bowl.
  13. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add the sliced onions.
  14. Stir-fry the onions for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  15. Remove the onions from the pan and add them to the bowl with the beef.
  16. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and stir-fry the green peppers until bright green, about 1 minute.
  17. Reduce the heat to medium.
  18. Return the beef and onion mixture to the skillet along with the sauce mixture.
  19. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 3 minutes.
  20. Transfer the stir-fry to a serving bowl.
  21. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and beer nuts.
  22. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16 pies

Amount Per Serving
Calories 615.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.3g56%
Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
Cholesterol 186.1mg63%
Sodium 163.4mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 65.8g132%

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

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