A delicious and fiery Szechuan beef recipe that brings all the flavors of Chinese cuisine into your kitchen. This dish combines tender beef with a spicy and savory sauce, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
Preparation time
35min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 500 g beef
- 15 g cornstarch
- 5 dried red chilies
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 green bell pepper
- 30 ml hoisin sauce
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 15 ml rice vinegar
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 10 g sugar
- 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 60 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the beef, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
Step 3
In the same wok, add the remaining vegetable oil. Add the garlic, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the green and red bell peppers and onion to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Step 5
Return the beef to the wok. Add the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Step 6
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.