Spicy Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry: Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Delight 🌶️🥢

Szechuan Beef Recipe

Overview:

Szechuan Beef is a quick and flavorsome dish perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying but don’t have much time to spare. This recipe, although not entirely authentic, promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With tender slices of beef coated in a spicy and savory sauce, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef, thinly sliced (Tip: Slicing the beef when slightly frozen makes it easier)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil, divided

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Begin by cutting the beef into thin slices. If the beef is slightly frozen, it will be easier to slice evenly.

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2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside for later use.

3. Stir-Fry Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped green onions, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic and onions to a separate bowl, leaving the flavorful oil in the wok.

4. Cook Beef: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Working in batches, add the sliced beef to the wok, about one-third at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Stir-fry each batch until the beef loses its red color and is cooked through. Transfer the cooked beef to the bowl with the garlic and onions.

5. Combine and Serve: Return all the cooked beef, garlic, and onions to the wok. Pour the prepared chili mixture over the beef and vegetables. Heat until the sauce is bubbly hot and coats the meat and onions evenly. Stir continuously to ensure the sauce is well distributed and the ingredients are heated through.

6. Serve: Once the beef and sauce are heated through, remove the wok from the heat. Serve the Szechuan Beef hot over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 295.2 per serving
• Fat: 14.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.9g
• Cholesterol: 64.6mg
• Sodium: 796.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 8.2g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2.8g
• Protein: 28g

Recipe Yield:

• Serves: 4

Recipe Category:

• Meat

Keywords:

• “< 30 Mins"
• Stir Fry

Cooking Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy your flavorful and speedy Szechuan Beef meal! 🥢🌶️