Sichuan-Style Spicy Beef Stir Fry with Toasted Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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A vibrant stir fry featuring tender strips of beef infused with bold Sichuan peppercorns and crunchy toasted peanuts for a fiery kick. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1 tbsp, toasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns
6 whole, halved and seeded dried red chilies
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup, roughly chopped toasted peanuts
2, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp ground toasted Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 6 halved and seeded dried red chilies and 4 minced garlic cloves plus 1 tbsp minced ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is just cooked and edges start to crisp.
Step 4: Toss in 1/4 cup roughly chopped toasted peanuts and 2 thinly sliced scallions. Stir for 1 minute until combined and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.