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Easy Szechuan Beef

This Easy Szechuan Beef is a flavor-packed dish ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef:
  • 2 lbs sirloin steak cut into thin 1/4-inch strips
  • 3 tbsp liquid aminos
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup liquid aminos
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorn
  • 3/4 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the liquid aminos, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic powder, and tapioca flour. Add the sliced sirloin steak and toss to ensure all pieces are well-coated. Allow the beef to marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, liquid aminos, gochujang, water, coconut sugar, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, Szechuan peppercorn, and Chinese five spice. Set the sauce aside for later.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then toss in the sliced onion and red bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary, and increase the heat to high. Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Allow it to sear for about 2-3 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Once the beef is cooked, return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and veggies.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and serve your Easy Szechuan Beef hot over rice or noodles. Enjoy every bite of this flavorful dish!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with tofu or tempeh.