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Hunan Spicy Beef Recipe
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Hunan Spicy Beef Recipe

A classic Hunan dish from China, this spicy beef recipe combines tender beef strips with a flavorful Hunan sauce, made with chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and fermented soybeans, served over a bed of steamed rice. This spicy dish is perfect for those who love bold flavors and a kick of heat. Hunan cuisine is known for its use of chili peppers, garlic, and ginger, and this recipe showcases the unique flavors of the region. With a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and spicy meal.

Time Cook
20
Level
Intermediate
Calories
520
Allergens
Gluten, Soy, Sesame

Ingredients

500g g
Beef strips
200 Calories
4 pcs
Chili peppers
20 Calories
3 cloves pcs
Garlic
15 Calories
2 inches pcs
Ginger
10 Calories
2 tbsp tbsp
Fermented soybeans
10 Calories
2 tbsp tbsp
Soy sauce
10 Calories
1 tbsp tbsp
Rice vinegar
5 Calories
1 tsp tsp
Sugar
5 Calories
1 tsp tsp
Sesame oil
5 Calories
1 tsp tsp
Salt
0 Calories
1 tsp tsp
Black pepper
0 Calories
2 cups cups
Rice
100 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
2
Add the chili peppers, garlic, and ginger to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add the fermented soybeans, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to the wok. Stir-fry until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the cooked beef back to the wok and stir-fry until coated with the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
5
Serve the Hunan spicy beef over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

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