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Szechuan Beef

Name: Szechuan Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Beef; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 Egg White; 3 tbs Starch; 4 tbs Oil; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 tsp Garlic; 3/4 cup Onion; 1/2 cup Carrots; 3/4 cup Green Pepper; 1 cup Celery; 1 cup Mushrooms; 1 tbs Cooking wine; 1 cup Water; 1 tbs Oyster Sauce; 1/2 tsp Hotsauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tbs Soy Sauce

Szechuan Beef is a classic Chinese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef, Sesame Seed Oil, Pepper, Egg White, Starch, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Carrots, Green Pepper, Celery, Mushrooms, Cooking wine, Oyster Sauce, Hotsauce and Soy Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Szechuan Beef is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef And Broccoli Stir-Fry.

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Ingredients

Beef1/2 lb
Salt1/2 tsp
Sesame Seed Oil1 tsp
Pepper1 pinch
Egg White1
Starch3 tbs
Oil4 tbs
Ginger1 tsp
Garlic1 tsp
Onion3/4 cup
Carrots1/2 cup
Green Pepper3/4 cup
Celery1 cup
Mushrooms1 cup
Cooking wine1 tbs
Water1 cup
Oyster Sauce1 tbs
Hotsauce1/2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Soy Sauce1 tbs

Step-by-Step Instructions

10 steps

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Step 1

MARINATING THE BEEF

Step 2

In a bowl, add the beef, salt, sesame seed oil, white pepper, egg white, 2 Tablespoon of corn starch and 1 Tablespoon of oil.

Step 3🍳 Fry

STIR FRY

Step 4

First Cook the beef by adding 2 Tablespoon of oil until the beef is golden brown.

Step 5

Set the beef aside

Step 6🍳 Fry

In a wok add 1 Tablespoon of oil, minced ginger, minced garlic and stir-fry for few seconds.

Step 7

Next add all of the vegetables and then add sherry cooking wine and 1 cup of water.

Step 8

To make the sauce add oyster sauce, hot pepper sauce, and sugar.

Step 9

add the cooked beef and 1 spoon of soy sauce

Step 10🍳 Fry

To thicken the sauce, whisk together 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your stir-fry until it's the right thickness.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Szechuan Beef reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap beef with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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