30 MINUTE SPICY GINGER SZECHUAN BEEF

No need to order take-out, this spicy ginger Szechuan beef is completely mouthwatering and ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

Prep Time    : 15 mins

Cook Time   : 10 mins

Total Time    : 25 mins

Servings      : 4

INGREDIENTS

BEEF

·         1.5 lb flank or skirt steak or use pre-sliced stir fry beef from the store

·         1 Tbsp soy sauce

·         1 Tbsp mirin

·         3 Tbsp cornstarch

·         3 Tbsp sesame oil

VEGETABLE TOPPING

·         3 inch celery stalks julienned into thin 2 long strips

·         1/2 cup shredded carrots

·         3 inch green onions sliced thinly, on a diagonal, into 1/2 pieces

SAUCE

·         1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

·         1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice

·         2 cloves garlic minced

·         2 Tbsp packed brown sugar

·         1 inch of fresh Ginger grated or very finely minced

·         4 Tbps soy sauce

·         2 Tbsp water

·         1 Tbsp Sriracha

·         1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

·         2 tsp hoisin sauce

·         1 green onion thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Slice steak, across the grain, into 1/4 inch thick strips (see picture tutorial HERE), and place in a large plastic bag.

2.   Add mirin and soy sauce and massage into the meat. Add cornstarch, seal the bag and toss/massage to coat the meat.

3.   Let meat marinate for about 10 minutes or so.

4.   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.

5.   Slice vegetables and set aside.

6.   Add sesame oil to wok (or large saute pan) and heat over MED-HIGH heat.

7.  Add beef to hot pan (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan - you'll probably want to do at least 2 batches), and saute about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef to a plate and cook remaining batches.

8. Add sliced vegetables to the hot pan and cook about 1-3 minutes (depending on how tender you want them), stirring often.

9.   Pour in Szechuan sauce and cook about a minute, until slightly thickened.

10. Add cooked beef and turn to coat in the sauce.

11. Serve over Veetee Dine In Rice.

NOTES

·         Sticky Coconut Rice is another great option to serve this beef with.

Recipe from thechunkychef. com

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