Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Green Onions

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a spicy Szechuan sauce that's ready in under 20 minutes.

Cuisine: Chinese

Category: Beef

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp, crushed Szechuan peppercorns
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 2, sliced into thin strips bell peppers
• 4, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp crushed Szechuan peppercorns, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Place 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin in a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 2 sliced bell peppers and 4 sliced green onions to the skillet, stir-frying for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in the soy sauce mixture, and stir to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and serve over 2 cups cooked rice.