Sichuan Beef Stir-Fry with Sesame and Green Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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Quick-cooked beef in a spicy Sichuan sauce with crisp vegetables and toasted sesame seeds, ready in 35 minutes. This Chinese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz (thinly sliced) beef sirloin
1 tsp (crushed) Sichuan peppercorns
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
3 cloves (minced) garlic
1 tbsp (minced) ginger
4 (sliced, white and green parts separated) green onions
1 (sliced) bell peppers
1 cup (cut into florets) broccoli
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp crushed Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt; set aside.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and white parts of 4 green onions; stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet, pour in sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil and green parts of green onions.