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SZECHUAN BEEF
Skip the takeout—this Szechuan Beef delivers buttery tender beef coated in a bold, sweet-heat sauce with that signature tingly kick right at home. Readers rave: "Omg!I need all the descriptions you gave, 5 stars for sure, my family loved it!" "Fabulous..my hubby loved it," and "Excellent. 5 stars!"
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
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.
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.
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.
vegetable oil or peanut oil
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.
onion, (thinly sliced)1teaspoon ground ginger1/2minced ginger1 tablespoon
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.
6
Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
onion, (thinly sliced)1
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