Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots

This delicious stir fry brings together tender beef and sweet fresh Sichuan peppercorn shoots with a subtle spicy kick from Sichuan peppercorn oil for a truly unique flavor profile. The dish features crisp green peppers and garlic adding bright contrast while the cornstarch coating gives the beef a satisfyingly chewy texture. It is a perfect […]

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Prep
15m
Cook
25m
Total
40m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots

Ingredient Amount
beef
Sichuan peppercorn shoots
Sichuan peppercorn oil
green pepper
garlic
cornstarch
salt
  • beef
  • Sichuan peppercorn shoots
  • Sichuan peppercorn oil
  • green pepper
  • garlic
  • cornstarch
  • salt

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots step by step

  1. Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots
    Step 1

    Marinate the beef with salt, cornstarch, and Sichuan peppercorn oil. Mix well. To highlight the fresh aroma, omit soy sauce and cooking wine. Since these two seasonings are left out, use slightly more salt than usual.

  2. Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots
    Step 2

    Pick the Sichuan peppercorn shoots, removing the woody stems. Spring vegetables can be tedious to prep but it’s worth it.

  3. Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots
    Step 3

    Add a little green pepper for extra flavor.

  4. Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots
    Step 4

    Mince the garlic.

  5. Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots
    Step 5

    Quick-fry the beef in hot oil, then fry the vegetables. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, return the beef and vegetables to the wok, and drizzle with Sichuan peppercorn oil just before serving.

Stir-fried Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn Shoots

This delicious stir fry brings together tender beef and sweet fresh Sichuan peppercorn shoots with a subtle spicy kick from Sichuan peppercorn oil for a truly unique flavor profile. The dish features crisp green peppers and garlic adding bright contrast while the cornstarch coating gives the beef a satisfyingly chewy texture. It is a perfect […]

Ingredients

  • beef
  • Sichuan peppercorn shoots
  • Sichuan peppercorn oil
  • green pepper
  • garlic
  • cornstarch
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the beef with salt, cornstarch, and Sichuan peppercorn oil. Mix well. To highlight the fresh aroma, omit soy sauce and cooking wine. Since these two seasonings are left out, use slightly more salt than usual.

  2. Pick the Sichuan peppercorn shoots, removing the woody stems. Spring vegetables can be tedious to prep but it’s worth it.

  3. Add a little green pepper for extra flavor.

  4. Mince the garlic.

  5. Quick-fry the beef in hot oil, then fry the vegetables. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, return the beef and vegetables to the wok, and drizzle with Sichuan peppercorn oil just before serving.

Recipe Details
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Protein

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