A spicy and flavorful Szechuan beef stir-fry featuring tender marinated flank steak with bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce with authentic Szechuan peppercorns and chili heat.
chinese
szechuan
Nutrition
Provides high protein from beef with moderate amounts of sodium and sugar from sauces, offering good iron and B-vitamins but higher in calories due to oil and sugar content.
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Energy | 1172 kJ |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
dinnermain coursestovetoprice dishes
SZECHUAN BEEF
Carlsbad Cravings (Jen)
6
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
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Ingredients
Beef Marinade
Szeshuan Sauce
Stir Fry
Equipment
Small mixing bowl
Freezer bag
Whisk
Large plate
Large wok or stainless steel skillet
Instructions
1
Marinade:
Pour the marinade ingredients directly into the freezer bag and mix well. Add beef and massage in the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
Pour the marinade ingredients directly into the freezer bag and mix well. Add beef and massage in the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
2
Sauce:
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You can prepare it at the same time as the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate, OR when ready to cook the beef.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You can prepare it at the same time as the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate, OR when ready to cook the beef.
3
Sear Beef:
Heat a large wok or stainless steel skillet over high heat until hot and smoking. Heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil until sizzling. Add half of the beef to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Don't overcook it, or it won't be as tender! Transfer the beef to a large plate and cover. Repeat.
Heat a large wok or stainless steel skillet over high heat until hot and smoking. Heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil until sizzling. Add half of the beef to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Don't overcook it, or it won't be as tender! Transfer the beef to a large plate and cover. Repeat.
4
Stir Fry Veggies:
To the now-empty skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes; add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 additional minute.
To the now-empty skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes; add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 additional minute.
5
Combine:
Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add additional chili sauce if desired.
Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add additional chili sauce if desired.
6
Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
SZECHUAN BEEF
Carlsbad Cravings (Jen)
6
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
A spicy and flavorful Szechuan beef stir-fry featuring tender marinated flank steak with bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce with authentic Szechuan peppercorns and chili heat.
chinese
szechuan
Login to save this recipe to your collection, create meal plans, manage your grocery lists, and convert or scale ingredients with the step-by-step cooking assistant.
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Ingredients
Beef Marinade
Szeshuan Sauce
Stir Fry
Equipment
Small mixing bowl
Freezer bag
Whisk
Large plate
Large wok or stainless steel skillet
Instructions
1
Marinade:
Pour the marinade ingredients directly into the freezer bag and mix well. Add beef and massage in the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
Pour the marinade ingredients directly into the freezer bag and mix well. Add beef and massage in the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
2
Sauce:
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You can prepare it at the same time as the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate, OR when ready to cook the beef.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You can prepare it at the same time as the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate, OR when ready to cook the beef.
3
Sear Beef:
Heat a large wok or stainless steel skillet over high heat until hot and smoking. Heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil until sizzling. Add half of the beef to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Don't overcook it, or it won't be as tender! Transfer the beef to a large plate and cover. Repeat.
Heat a large wok or stainless steel skillet over high heat until hot and smoking. Heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil until sizzling. Add half of the beef to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Don't overcook it, or it won't be as tender! Transfer the beef to a large plate and cover. Repeat.
4
Stir Fry Veggies:
To the now-empty skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes; add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 additional minute.
To the now-empty skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes; add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 additional minute.
5
Combine:
Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add additional chili sauce if desired.
Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add additional chili sauce if desired.
6
Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
dinnermain coursestovetoprice dishes
Nutrition
Provides high protein from beef with moderate amounts of sodium and sugar from sauces, offering good iron and B-vitamins but higher in calories due to oil and sugar content.
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Energy | 1172 kJ |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
