Szechuan beef

Name: Szechuan beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500g steak, cut into strips (approximately 1 lb); 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine; 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch); 2 red capsicums, sliced thin (red bell peppers); thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and julienned; 4 cloves of garlic, crushed and finely diced; 2 large spring onions, sliced thinly, whites and green parts kept separate; 2 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns; 2 tbsp chilli crisp; 2 tbsp fermented bean paste; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp black vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp peanut oil; rice to serve

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

Szechuan Beef is a bold and spicy dish known for its numbing heat and deep, complex flavours. This dish features tender strips of beef stir-fried with a variety of vibrant vegetables and a distinctive sauce made from Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and chilies.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:54:01 GMT