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Easy Szechuan Beef

Szechuan-style stir-fry with marinated sirloin and a spicy, savory sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Szechuan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbssirloin steakcut into thin 1/4 inch strips
  • 3 tbspliquid aminos
  • 1 Tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tspsambal oelek
  • 1 tspsesame oil
  • 1 Tbspfresh gingergrated
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 2 Tbsptapioca flour
  • 2 Tbspoyster sauce
  • 1/4 cupliquid aminos
  • 1 Tbspgochugang
  • 1/4 cupwater
  • 2 Tbspcoconut sugar or pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 Tbspsambal oelek
  • 1 tspsesame oil
  • 1 tspszechuan peppercorn
  • 3/4 tspChinese 5 spice
  • 1 medium yellow onionsliced
  • 1 red bell peppercut into match sticks

Equipment

  • large heavy skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Plate

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the marinade: 3 tbsp liquid aminos, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sambal oelek, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 2 Tbsp tapioca flour.
  2. Slice 2 lbs sirloin steak into thin ¼-inch strips about 2 inches long. Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl, pour in the marinade, press out excess air or cover, and turn to coat. Refrigerate and marinate at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  3. While the steak is marinating, whisk together the sauce in a separate bowl or measuring cup: 2 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup liquid aminos, 1 Tbsp gochugang, 1/4 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, and 3/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice. Set the sauce aside.
  4. When ready to cook, heat a large heavy skillet (nonstick or well-seasoned) over high heat until very hot. Remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off excess (discard any used marinade). Add the steak to the skillet in a single layer — work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding — and cook, stirring occasionally, until the strips develop a deep golden-brown crust, about 2–4 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked steak to a plate and keep warm.
  5. Add the sliced 1 medium yellow onion and 1 red bell pepper (cut into match sticks) to the same hot skillet. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender-crisp, about 3–5 minutes. If the pan is excessively dry and vegetables begin to burn, add a tablespoon of the prepared sauce to deglaze.
  6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables, about 3–5 minutes. Ensure the beef is cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate the steak at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours for best flavor.