Mapo Doufu (Sichuan Tofu Ground Beef In Red Chile S

Name: Mapo Doufu (Sichuan Tofu Ground Beef In Red Chile Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained cut into 1 inch cubes; kosher salt, to taste; 1/2 cup sichuan red chili oil (hong you); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 6 inches piece ginger, peeled and minced; 6 ounces ground beef or 6 ounces ground pork; 4 scallions, thinly sliced plus more for garnish; 1 red Thai chile, stemmed and minced; 2 1/2 tablespoons chinese red chile bean paste (douban jiang); 1 tablespoon chinese fermented black soybeans (dou chi); 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 6 tbsp water; 1/4 teaspoon ground sichuan pepper, for garnish; steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained cut into 1 inch cubes
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup sichuan red chili oil (hong you)
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 inches piece ginger, peeled and minced
6 ounces ground beef or 6 ounces ground pork
4 scallions, thinly sliced plus more for garnish
1 red Thai chile, stemmed and minced
2 1/2 tablespoons chinese red chile bean paste (douban jiang)
1 tablespoon chinese fermented black soybeans (dou chi)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 6 tbsp water
1/4 teaspoon ground sichuan pepper, for garnish
steamed rice, for serving

1
Place tofu in a bowl with 3 cups boiling salted water. Let sit 15 minutes. Drain and spread on paper towels to dry; set aside.
2
Heat oil in a 14 inch flat-bottomed wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add beef; cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until browned, 4-6 minutes.
4
Add chives, chiles, paste, and beans. Cook, stirring, until scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes.
5
Add stock and tofu. Bring to a boil, stirring gently, so as not to break up the tofu.
6
Add sugar and soy. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. While stirring, slowly add cornstarch mixture. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes more.
7
Transfer to a dish and garnish with scallions and pepper. Serve with rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained cut into 1 inch cubes, kosher salt, to taste, 1/2 cup sichuan red chili oil (hong you), 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mapo Doufu (Sichuan Tofu Ground Beef In Red Chile Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mapo Doufu (Sichuan Tofu Ground Beef In Red Chile Sauce)

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