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Spicy Szechuan Beef

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Spicy Szechuan Beef. Tender steak sliced thin and coated in an amazing sweet and spicy Szechuan sauce!

Ingredients

Spicy Szechuan Beef

  • 2 tablespoons oil divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • green onions for garnish if desired
  • sesame seeds for garnish if desired

Marinade

  • 1 pound strip steak or flank steak sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Add the steak and the marinade ingredients to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat and let the beef marinate for 15 minutes or while you are getting the sauce ingredients together.

  2. Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
  3. When you are ready to cook heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Add in beef (discard marinade). Sear beef for 2-3 on both sides. Just until the beef is browned on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  5. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add in bell pepper, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the pepper is tender.

  6. Add the beef back to the pan along with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
  7. Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chinese, Easy Recipe, Spicy Szechuan Beef