Szechuan Spicy Beef Stir-Fry

Experience the bold and fiery flavors of Szechuan cuisine with this quick and easy beef stir-fry. Tender beef strips are tossed in a spicy and aromatic sauce, paired with crunchy vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, Szechuan peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. 2. Heat some oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef slices and stir-fry until browned. Remove beef from the pan. 3. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add garlic, ginger, and onions. Stir-fry until fragrant. 4. Add bell peppers and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened. 5. Return the beef to the pan. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Serve the Szechuan spicy beef stir-fry over cooked rice.

Ingredients for 1 person: - 150g beef sirloin, thinly sliced - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced - 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced - 1/4 cup sliced onions - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced - 2 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce - 1 tsp sesame oil - 1 tsp cornstarch - 1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes - Salt and pepper to taste - Cooked rice, for serving