Szechuan Spicy Shredded Beef
Delight in the bold flavors of this Szechuan spicy shredded beef dish. Tender beef, marinated in a savory mixture of hot bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and ginger, is stir-fried with an assortment of fresh vegetables, creating a dish that is a perfect balance of spice and flavor. Serve this dish over hot steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| 1 | lb beef rump, partially frozen |
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| 2 | tablespoons hot bean paste |
| 1 1⁄2 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon rice wine or 1 dry sherry |
| 1 1⁄4 | teaspoons sugar |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons minced ginger |
| 2 | oil |
| 3 | celery ribs |
| 1 | carrot |
| 1 | medium onion |
| 1 | green bell pepper |
| 3 | dried red chilies |
| 6 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons sesame oil |
| hot steamed rice |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the beef by cutting partially frozen beef into thin slices, then julienne into a fine shred to keep the meat thinner; set aside. |
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| 2. | In a shallow dish or plastic bag, mix bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and minced ginger. Pour the mixture over the beef, coating the meat well. Marinate the meat for 2 hours. |
| 3. | Prepare the vegetables by cutting celery, carrot, green pepper, and onion into thin shreds. Set aside. |
| 4. | In a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add dried chilies and minced garlic; cook until aromatic. Then add the vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the wok. |
| 5. | Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the wok and heat it on high. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until the meat is dark and slightly crispy at the edges, keeping the meat pieces separated. |
| 6. | Return the vegetables to the wok, mix well with the beef, and stir in sesame oil. |
| 7. | Serve the Szechuan spicy shredded beef with hot steamed rice. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 452.2 kcal |
| Protein | 35.9 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 8.6 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița