Best 6 Szechuan Stir Fried Beef Recipes

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Szechuan stir-fried beef is a classic Chinese dish that is known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. It is made with tender beef slices, a variety of vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers. This dish is typically served with rice or noodles and is a popular choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

In this article, we will provide you with two different recipes for Szechuan stir-fried beef:

**1. Authentic Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef:** This recipe is a more traditional version of the dish and uses a variety of spices and ingredients to create a complex and flavorful sauce. The beef is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger before being stir-fried with vegetables and the flavorful sauce.

**2. Quick and Easy Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef:** This recipe is a simplified version of the dish that uses fewer ingredients and is quicker to make. The beef is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic before being stir-fried with vegetables and a simple sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers.

Both recipes are delicious and easy to make, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste and time constraints.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SZECHUAN BEEF STIR FRY



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Szechuan beef stir-fry recipe (also called dry-fried beef / 干煸牛肉) is prepared with Szechuan sauce comprises of chili oil, doubanjiang and Szechuan peppercorns. Known to have a bold and intense flavor.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

400g beef
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp chili oil
1.5 tbsp doubanjiang
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional)
2 tbsp water
1 dried chili
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
70g (2.5 oz) bell pepper, strips
70g (2.5 oz) onion, diced
70g (2.5 oz) celery, strips
30g (1 oz) carrot, strips
White sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into thin slices across the grain.
  • Marinate the beef with salt and oil.
  • Prepare the stir fry sauce by combining all the ingredients in B.
  • Cut all the vegetables into strips in C.
  • Dry fry the beef with some oil until both sides turn slightly brown.
  • Saute the minced garlic and ginger until romantic, add the vegetables and stir-fried.
  • Add stir fry sauce then return the beef into the pan. Combine.Dish up and garnished with white sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1231 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 224 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 86 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 75 grams protein, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 servings, Sodium 3472 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams unsaturated fat

SZECHUAN BEEF STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 beef Ranch Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
1 package (10 ounces) fresh vegetable stir-fry blend
3 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup prepared sesame-ginger stir-fry sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice or brown rice, prepared without butter or salt
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1) Combine vegetables and water in large nonstick skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and drain vegetables. Set aside. 2) Meanwhile cut beef steaks into 1/4-inch thick strips. 3) Heat same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef and 1/2 of garlic; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef and garlic. 4) Return all beef and vegetables to skillet. Add stir-fry sauce and red pepper; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with peanuts.

SZECHUAN BEEF



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It is spicy! Serve with rice.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 small onions, cut into wedges
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup peanuts

Steps:

  • Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed red pepper and garlic in non-metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir fry beef until no longer pink, 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; cook 2 minutes. Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts, cook one minute more, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 242.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPICY SICHUAN BEEF STIR-FRY



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This beef and vegetable stir-fry takes its cues from dry fried Sichuan beef, which calls for browning strips of beef over high heat to ensure juicy, flavorful meat. Hot cherry peppers and spicy black bean sauce give this dish its fire, but you can use sweet black bean sauce for a mellower version. To get closer to the original dish, seek out Sichuan peppercorns.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound flank steak, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus celery leaves for topping
3 tablespoons Asian black bean sauce
4 pickled hot cherry peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
4 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Toss the steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a large bowl. Combine the cucumber and celery in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Stir the black bean sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the cherry pepper brine and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the cucumber-celery mixture and cook, undisturbed, 1 minute. Toss and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add the steak in a single layer. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Toss and continue cooking, stirring, until just a few pink spots remain, 1 more minute. Add the garlic, ginger and peppercorns and cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the black bean sauce mixture and cherry peppers and bring to a boil. Cook until glossy, about 1 minute. Toss in the cucumbers and celery.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice. Top with celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 1,810 milligrams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 4 grams

REAL-DEAL SZECHUAN BEEF STIR FRY



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Tender crispy beef cooked in a bold sweet sour spicy sauce with peppers and onions. Learn how to make the richest sauce and create crispy beef without deep-frying. {Gluten-free adaptable}

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 flank steak ((about 1 lbs / 450 g), cut against the grain to 1/8" (4-mm) slices (*Footnote 1))
1 egg (, beaten)
1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((*Footnote 2))
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce) (*Footnote 3))
1 tablespoon homemade chili oil ((Optional))
1 tablespoon Doubanjiang ((fermented chili bean paste) (*Footnote 4))
1/2 cup beef stock ((or water))
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
1/4 white onion (, sliced)
1 bell pepper (, thinly sliced (I used half red and half green))
4 Chinese dried chili peppers
1 tablespoon ginger (, minced)
1 tablespoon garlic (, minced)
Roasted sesame seeds (for garnish (Optional))

Steps:

  • Beat the egg in a medium sized bowl. Add the sliced beef, vegetable oil, and salt. Mix well and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
  • Combine everything for the sauce in a big bowl and mix well.
  • When you're ready to cook, drain the extra liquid from the bowl of beef. Add the cornstarch. Stir to coat the beef, until it forms an uneven coating with a little dry cornstarch left unattached.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet (or a cast iron pan) over medium high heat until hot. Add the beef and spread into a single layer in the skillet. Separate the beef pieces with a pair of tongs or chopsticks.
  • Cook without touching the beef for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden. Flip to brown the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a big plate and remove the pan from the stove. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place the pan back onto the stove and turn to medium heat. You should still have 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan. If not, add more.
  • Add the onion, pepper, and dried chili pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
  • Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely. Pour into the pan. Stir and cook until it thickens a bit.
  • Add back the beef pieces. Stir to coat beef with sauce.
  • Transfer everything to a plate immediately and garnish with roasted sesame seeds, if using.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, Fat 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 1056 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 13.1 g

SZECHUAN STIR-FRIED BEEF



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Make and share this Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Slice steak into thin slices, cutting across grain.
  • In a small bowl, stir next eight ingredients together until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a hot wok or deep skillet.
  • Add garlic and beef strips; stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes or until cooked to the medium stage.
  • Quickly stir in sauce, continue to stir until sauce has lightly thickened and is bubbly.
  • Serve immediately over rice.
  • Crisp snow peas make the perfect accompaniment.

Tips for Making the Best Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef:

  • Use high-quality flank steak: Flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut of beef that is perfect for stir-frying. It is important to slice the steak thinly against the grain, so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Tenderize the steak: Before cooking, you can tenderize the steak by marinating it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. This will help to break down the tough fibers in the steak and make it more tender and flavorful.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet is essential for stir-frying. This will help to sear the steak and prevent it from sticking. If you do not have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead.
  • Stir-fry the steak in small batches: Do not overcrowd the wok or skillet when stir-frying the steak. This will cause the steak to steam instead of sear, and it will not be as flavorful. Stir-fry the steak in small batches, so that each piece has a chance to sear properly.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and spicy. The recipe provided in this article is a great option, but you can also use your own favorite Szechuan sauce.

Conclusion:

Szechuan stir-fried beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your Szechuan stir-fried beef is flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection.

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