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Szechuan Beef

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Szechuan Beef is a bold and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish featuring tender beef strips stir-fried with spicy Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, and chili sauce for a perfect balance of heat and aroma.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced
  • 2-3 dried red chilies, whole
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili paste (such as doubanjiang)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  2. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and ground Szechuan peppercorns until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Return the beef to the wok along with bell pepper if using.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sugar. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
  7. Turn off heat and stir in sliced green onions.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

For an extra crunch, add stir-fried peanuts or cashews at the end. Adjust chili paste amount to control spiciness.

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