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Szechuan Beef Recipe

No need to order take-out when you can make this sweet, savory and spicy beef stir-fry from the comfort of your own home!  You will be craving this flavorful dish over and over again!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak cut against the grain into thin pieces (no longer than 3-inches)

For the marinade:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp chili sauce (sambal oelek)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For frying:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot julienned (reserved)
  • 2 green onions cut on the bias (reserved)

For the sauce:

  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1-2 tsp chili sauce (sambal oelek)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp coarse kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp red chili pepper flakes (more to taste)

Instructions

  • Add sliced flank steak to a large ziploc bag. Add marinade ingredients over top. Zip and gently massage to mix and evenly coat the meat. Allow to rest at room temperature while preparing ingredients (or if making ahead, refrigerate for up to 8 hours).
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the flank steak (you will need to fry it in 2-3 batches). Quickly brown on both sides, then transfer to a plate and set aside (it does not need to be fully cooked).
  • Reduce heat to medium, add the bell pepper, onion and garlic, and saute for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the flank steak and cook until the sauce reduces and caramelizes on the meat, about 5 minutes.
  • Add carrot and green onion, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2359IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg