# Stir-Fried Beef in Spicy Hunan Sauce: A Culinary Journey to Hunan Province's Fiery Cuisine
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey to the heart of Hunan Province, renowned for its bold and fiery cuisine. Discover the captivating flavors of stir-fried beef in spicy Hunan sauce, a dish that embodies the essence of Hunan's culinary prowess. Marinated in a symphony of aromatic spices, the tender beef is seared to perfection, then tossed in a vibrant sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with its delicate balance of heat, sourness, and umami. Accompanied by a medley of colorful vegetables, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Elevate your home cooking with this authentic Hunanese recipe, sure to transport your senses to the vibrant streets of China.
# Additional Delicacies from Hunan Province:
### Steamed Fish Head with Pickled Pepper:
Indulge in the unique flavors of steamed fish head with pickled pepper, where the delicate flesh of the fish is enveloped in a piquant and aromatic sauce made with pickled peppers, ginger, and garlic.
### Mao's Braised Pork:
Savor the iconic Mao's braised pork, a legendary dish named after Chairman Mao Zedong. Succulent pork belly is braised in a rich and flavorful sauce, resulting in tender meat that melts in your mouth.
### Stinky Tofu:
Dare to try the infamous stinky tofu, a pungent and acquired taste that has captivated adventurous eaters worldwide. This fermented tofu dish is an explosion of flavors, both intense and unforgettable.
### Hunanese Spicy Chicken:
Delight in the fiery Hunanese spicy chicken, where tender chicken morsels are coated in a lip-smacking sauce made with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and a hint of sweetness.
HUNAN BEEF
Our Hunan Beef recipe is an authentic Chinese version of the dish, not the Americanized version. Try it to taste what Hunan Beef should really be like!
Provided by Bill
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with the baking soda, water and oyster sauce. Massage these ingredients into the beef until any liquid has been absorbed by the meat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Lightly dredge all of the beef slices in cornstarch. Set aside until ready to fry.
- Slice all the fresh peppers crosswise into thin slices on the diagonal. Set aside the dried red peppers. Do not break them open or chop unless you want a very spicy Hunan Beef!
- Stir the sugar into 2 tablespoons of hot water until dissolved. Add the Chinese black vinegar, soy sauce, and ground white pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Heat your wok over high heat until smoking. Spread ⅓ cup oil around the wok, and sear the beef in three batches on both sides until browned and slightly crispy on the outside. Be sure the wok and oil are hot each time you add a batch of beef.
- Drain the crispy beef by moving it up to the side of the wok. The oil will drain to the bottom and you can then transfer the beef to a sheet pan or plate. No need for paper towels or wire racks!
- After frying the beef, leave about 2 tablespoons of the oil in the wok, and remove any excess. If your wok got burned in the frying process, this is a good time to wash it. While you want the beef flavor from frying, you definitely don't want burned bits in the stir-fry if you got carried away with the heat during frying.
- Set the wok over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and fry until caramelized, about 30 seconds.
- Next, add the shallots. Continue to fry for another 30 seconds, and add the fresh peppers (except for the red holland or fresno peppers). Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry for 1 minute to get a nice sear on the peppers.
- Clear a section on the bottom of the wok, and add the dried chili peppers. Let them toast in the oil for 20 seconds. (If you want your dish spicier, add the dried chili peppers earlier, along with the shallots.)
- Next, pour the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok. Add the sliced garlic, fermented black beans, and the red Holland or Fresno peppers. Stir-fry for another 30 to 60 seconds on high heat.
- Next, add the fried beef and pour over the pre-prepared sauce. Maintain the highest heat possible and stir-fry everything together for 20 seconds. Add the scallions. Continue to stir fry until most--if not all--of the sauce has evaporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 812 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY STIR-FRIED BEEF
Another simple but delicious recipe full of flavor. Cooking from the pantry - Thursday Edition.- Flank Steak, Mini Bell Peppers, and French Style Green Beans makes a perfect stir-fry. All ingredients from my pantry for week day cooking. Enjoy
Provided by Carol White
Categories Beef
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place the steak in the freezer for about 25 -30 minutes, until firm, then with a sharp knife, slice flank steak diagonal (across the grain) into thin strips.
- 2. In a large bowl mix together, tablespoon hot pepper sesame oil, tablespoon chili sauce, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Then add steak to marinade, turning to coat well, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for about 10 minutes.
- 3. Heat remaining sesame oil, plus teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick wok or large frying pan. Add balance of chili sauce to oil then add steak in small batches so that your wok will stay nice and hot. Stir-fry each batch for about 1 minute or until steak is browned and tender. (Add additional oil if needed. ) Remove steak from wok or pan and set aside.
- 4. Add a little olive oil to wok if required and stir-fry peppers, onions and green beans about 1 - 2 minutes or until they are translucent, (do not over cook). Then return steak to wok and toss veggies and steak together. You may at this point add salt & pepper to taste and extra chili sauce for more spicy flavor. Place stir-fry in serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped chives or scallions. Serve with cook rice.
STIR-FRIED BEEF IN SPICY HUNAN SAUCE
The sauce can't be beat for flavor, and like any stir-fry, the recipe works best if you have all of the ingredients/mixtures ready before you begin to cook. I like to serve this beef dish with rice and fresh,lightly steamed or stir-fried green beans or broccoli.
Provided by Northwest Lynnie
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir in the sliced beef; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Mix Hunan Sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- After 20 minutes, drain the beef well, saving the marinade, and mix marinade into the Hunan Sauce bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a skillet at medium-high heat.
- Stir fry the beef until it is cooked but still a bit rare.
- Remove beef onto a plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet and stir-fry the Hunan Sauce mixture until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef, heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 314.6, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.1
SPICY BEEF STIR-FRY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 43m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons rice wine in a medium bowl; add the beef, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine, the oyster sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl; set the bowl near the stove.
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons peanut oil, then the ginger, garlic and chiles; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring or shaking the skillet occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to the sauce mixture and toss.
- If the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, then add the onion and stir-fry until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and sugar; stir-fry until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the beef and any juices to the pan and stir to combine. Serve over the rice.
HUNAN BEEF WITH CUMIN
This fragrant beef stir-fry is an adaptation of one found in Fuchsia Dunlop's "Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook," whose subject is the food of Sichuan's less celebrated eastern neighbor, Hunan province. Cumin, a spice rarely used in Chinese cooking, chiles, chile flakes and garlic create a heated yet sophisticated flavor profile.
Provided by Anne Mendelson
Categories easy, quick, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the wine, salt, soy sauces, potato starch or flour and one tablespoon water. Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices and add to marinade.
- In a wok, heat peanut oil to about 275 degrees. Add beef and stir gently for two to three minutes, then remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain well.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of oil in wok. Over a high flame, add the ginger, garlic, fresh chilies, chili flakes and cumin and stir-fry briefly, until they are fragrant. Return beef to the wok and stir well, seasoning with salt to taste.
- When beef is sizzling and fragrant,add scallion greens and toss briefly. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1080, UnsaturatedFat 84 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 112 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
STIR FRIED BEEF IN SPICY HUNAN SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by smaier
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir in the sliced beef; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Mix Hunan Sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. After 20 minutes, drain the beef well, saving the marinade, and mix marinade into the Hunan Sauce bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a skillet at medium-high heat. Stir fry the beef until it is cooked but still a bit rare. Remove beef onto a plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet and stir-fry the Hunan Sauce mixture until fragrant. Stir in the beef, heat through and serve. Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-beef-in-spicy-hunan-sauce-154976#ixzz1ioTex994
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or rib-eye steak are all good choices for stir-fried beef. These cuts are tender and flavorful, and they cook quickly.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain: This will help the beef cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet will help to sear the beef and prevent it from sticking.
- Cook the beef in batches: Do not overcrowd the wok or skillet, or the beef will not cook evenly.
- Stir-fry the beef for only a few minutes: Overcooking will toughen the beef.
- Add the sauce and vegetables: Once the beef is cooked, add the sauce and vegetables and stir-fry for a few more minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fried beef is best served immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried beef in spicy Hunan sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced with heat and spice. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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