In the realm of culinary artistry, few dishes ignite the taste buds with fiery brilliance like the legendary Sichuan beef stir-fry, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that captivates the palate with its fiery intensity and lip-smacking savor. Originating from the vibrant city of Chengdu, the heart of Sichuan province in China, this culinary masterpiece has garnered a devoted following worldwide for its bold and exhilarating taste profile. Embarking on a culinary journey to create the perfect Szechwan beef stir-fry requires careful selection of ingredients, precise technique, and an understanding of the intricate balance between heat, spice, and umami.
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REAL-DEAL SZECHUAN BEEF STIR FRY
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
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 BEEF STIR FRY
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
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
HOT & SPICY SZECHWAN BEEF STIR FRY
This used to call for a cheap cut of flank steak but flank steak has been 'discovered'. It's not worth $6-7 a pound. It is probably my fault, I spent years singing the glories of the stuff and people finally believed me. That is the way of it all. If you can find it use soy sauce made with water, soy beans, and salt and nothing else. It is much richer and better. Portions and cooking time are a guess.
Provided by Pierre Dance
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the marinade in a zip-lock bag.
- Add the beef, knead the bag every 5 minutes or so.
- Combine the Sauce ingredients, set aside.
- Heat the wok.
- Add 2 Tbs Oil.
- Swirl to coat.
- Add Carrots and stir fry 1 minute.
- Add Celery, Red Bell Pepper, and Onion, stir fry 2 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
- Reheat wok.
- Add oil, swirl to coat.
- Add Crushed Red chilies, cook a few seconds.
- Add Beef, stir fry 3 minutes.
- Add ginger, stir fry 1/2 minute.
- Push Meat to the sides of the wok.
- Pour Sauce into the center of the wok.
- Stir and thicken for 30 seconds.
- Return the vegetables, stir and heat through.
- Serve.
SPICY SICHUAN BEEF STIR-FRY
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
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
SPICY SZECHUAN STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Heat a small, dry saucepan. When the saucepan is hot, add the Szechuan peppercorns and, shaking the pan constantly, toast until the peppercorns are fragrant. Remove from the heat. Place the peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind. Season the chicken pieces with the peppercorns and salt and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, broccoli, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry and chile paste. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked, but al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
SPICY SZECHUAN BEEF
This has been a favorite for years. Did not include marinating time in prep time. If you do not like too much spice, cut back on the cayenne pepper.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, white pepper, and cornstarch to form marinade. Add beef and let stand 30 minutes, or longer.
- Combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, hoisin sauce, and cayenne. Reserve.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir fry for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile add vegetables to meat. Stir fry until just done, crisp tender.
- Add prepared sauce. Cook until heated through, about 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 2049.6, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 16.3
SZECHUAN BEEF
It is spicy! Serve with rice.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance: This will help you save time and ensure that your stir-fry cooks evenly.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: This will help to sear the beef and vegetables and create a flavorful crust.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: If you do, the beef and vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Stir-fry the beef in batches: This will help to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Add the vegetables towards the end of cooking: This will help them to retain their crunch.
- Season the stir-fry to taste: Use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili sauce to create a flavorful sauce.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This Szechwan beef stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is spicy and addictive. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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