Hunan Beef
Spicy stir-fried beef with vegetables in aromatic chili sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
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Marinate the beefIn a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
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Prepare the sauceIn a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, black bean sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili paste, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
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Sear the beefHeat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook without stirring for 1 minute to sear. Then stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until beef is browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
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Cook the aromaticsAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Stir-fry the vegetablesAdd bell peppers and carrots to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but still maintain their crispness.
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Combine and finishReturn the beef to the wok, add the prepared sauce mixture, and toss everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients evenly.
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ServeTransfer to a serving plate, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutritional Information
385
Calories
per serving
32
Protein
g per serving
18
Carbohydrates
g per serving
21
Total Fat
g per serving
6
Saturated Fat
g per serving
3
Fiber
g per serving
5
Sugar
g per serving
850
Sodium
mg per serving
65
Vitamin C
mg per serving
3.5
Iron
mg per serving
Hunan Beef is Also Known As
Hunan-style Beef, Xiang Beef, 湖南牛肉, Spicy Hunan Beef or Hunan Chili Beef
