Szechuan Beef Recipe
Why order out when you can savor the spicy, sweet, and savory explosion of homemade Szechuan Beef? This stir-fry will be your new repeat recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 241kcal
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 the 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 sauté 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, and serve immediately.
Notes
STORE Szechuan Beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. For longer storage, FREEZE it in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2385IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
