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

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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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.

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

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