Spicy Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef with Crispy Green Beans

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crunchy green beans in a fiery Szechuan peppercorn sauce that tingles the palate. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, green beans, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce; let sit for 10 minutes while prepping vegetables.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until blistered and slightly crispy; remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to wok. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add marinated beef to wok in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chili paste, 1 tsp toasted crushed Szechuan peppercorns, 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  6. Step 6: Return green beans to wok, toss everything together for 1 minute to combine and heat through. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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