Hunan Beef
Hunan Beef is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender marinated beef, vibrant vegetables, and a spicy, aromatic sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. This restaurant-quality recipe combines simple ingredients to create an unforgettable meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its bold flavors and stunning presentation, Hunan Beef is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine flank steak with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili paste in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the red bell pepper and chop green onions.
- Heat the wok: Preheat over medium-high heat with vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Sear the beef: Cook marinated beef in batches until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add Szechuan peppercorns and bell peppers to the wok; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until crisp.
- Combine everything: Return beef to the wok with reserved marinade and additional chili paste; cook until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in different vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for added variety. For extra heat, increase the amount of chili paste or add fresh chilies.