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Hunan Beef

This dish is made with marinated slices of beef, stir-fried in a savory sauce flavored with garlic and peppers making it a spicy delight!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound (454 g) flank steak cut into 1" strips
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
  • 2 Fresno peppers thinly sliced and de-seeded
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers cubed and de-seeded
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed

For the sauce:

  • 1 ½ tablespoon sweet soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black vinegar

Instructions

  • Add steak to a medium bowl then add cornstarch, oyster sauce, and shaoxing wine and mix together until well-incorporated. Allow to marinade for at least 20-30 minutes.
    1 pound flank steak, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
  • In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
    1 ½ tablespoon sweet soy sauce, ½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black vinegar
  • Once steak is done marinading, heat a wok over medium high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil like vegetable oil or avocado oil.
  • Add the steak to the wok, ensuring you are not over-crowding the wok. You may have to do it in two batches. Let the steak brown on one side before tossing and browning the other. Remove and put on a plate and set aside. Repeat for the remainder of the steak.
  • In the same wok, add shallots, Fresno peppers, garlic, and ginger and cook until fragrant. Then, add in the bell peppers and cook until tender.
    2 Fresno peppers, 1 shallot, 2 bell peppers, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, 4 cloves garlic
  • Add the steak back in along with the scallions and pour the sauce over top. Stir to coat ingredients with the sauce. Remove from heat and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 163 grams | Calories: 238 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 68 mg | Sodium: 339 mg | Potassium: 547 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 8 g

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