Skip the takeout and make this fiery Szechuan Beef at home in just minutes. Serve with steamed rice for the ultimate weeknight dinner that's faster than delivery.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Marinading time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese Take Out, szechuan beef
Servings: 4
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15
Equipment
1 skillet or wok
Ingredients
1poundskirt steak, cut into thin stripsor sirloin steak
¾cupSzechuan saucedivided
2Tablespoonscornstarch
2Tablespoonssesame oil
1large red bell peppersliced into thin strips
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakesoptional
2teaspoonssesame seeds
Steamed white riceoptional side
Chopped green onionsoptional garnish
Instructions
Place the beef strips and ½ cup of Szechuan sauce in a large, sealable bag and slosh it around to coat the beef.
Remove as much air as possible from the bag and then let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Drain off any excess sauce and then sprinkle on the cornstarch and toss to incorporate and coat the beef.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium to medium high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add in the beef strips, red bell pepper strips, crushed red pepper flakes, optional and sesame seeds.
Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften and the meat is cooked through.
Add in the remaining ¼ cup Szechuan sauce and stir well. Remove the pan from the heat.
Serve hot with steamed white rice, optional and chopped green onions as a garnish, optional.