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Szechuan Beef (Better than PF Chang's)

Savor the bold flavors of Szechuan Beef, with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy, savory sauce. It's easy to make and impossible to resist, just like the renowned dish at PF Chang's.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: sichuan beef, Szechuan Beef
Servings: 2 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 8 oz (225g) beef cut into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 small green bell pepper cut into long strips
  • 1/4 small red bell pepper cut into long trips
  • 1-2 baby carrots cut into matchstick strips
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil chili oil "la yu" in a bottle
  • 2 stalks scallions cut into 2-inch strips

Marinade:

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine Chinese rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

Sauce:

  • 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • Marinate the beef, with all the ingredients in the Marinade, for 15 minutes.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the Sauce, stirring and mixing thoroughly, set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry briefly until the surface turns opaque and slightly charred. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.
  • Clean the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is fully heated, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Then, add all the peppers and carrots, stirring a few times before adding the beef back into the wok.
  • Add the sauce and stir to combine well. Then, stir in the scallions and chili oil. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

  • "Szechuan" is the old English spelling for "Sichuan," a province in China. Therefore, this recipe is also known as Sichuan beef.
  • I used Rooster brand (Huy Foong) chili-garlic sauce, commonly available in the US. However, any other brand of coarse chili garlic sauce will work just as well.
  • Shaoxing wine or Chinese rice wine is optional; however, it adds a subtle aroma that enhances the dish's flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 835mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g