Sichuan Orange Beef Recipe

Name: Sichuan Orange Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sirloin, cut into thin strips across the grain; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (not the toasted kind) or 2 tablespoons sesame oil (not the toasted kind); 1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorns, crushed; 1 teaspoon chinese rice wine (shao xing); 1 small red bell pepper, sliced thinly; 2 -3 scallions, sliced thinly on the bias; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; juice from one orange (about 1/3 cup); zest from one orange (about 1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

8 ounces sirloin, cut into thin strips across the grain
2 tablespoons peanut oil (not the toasted kind) or 2 tablespoons sesame oil (not the toasted kind)
1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorns, crushed
1 teaspoon chinese rice wine (shao xing)
1 small red bell pepper, sliced thinly
2 -3 scallions, sliced thinly on the bias
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
juice from one orange (about 1/3 cup)
zest from one orange (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Add in the beef and coat well.
3
Leave to marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
4
When ready to cook, drain the beef well, reserving the marinade.
5
Heat a wok or large skillet on high fire.
6
Add peanut oil, and swirl to coat.
7
Add the crushed sichuan peppercorns and do a few quick stirs until fragrant.
8
Add the beef, then the shao xing, and sear for 1-2 minutes until slightly charred, then do a few quick stirs.
9
Add in bell pepper and give it a few more stirs.
10
Keep the heat on high, add in the leftover marinade, and toss to coat all the ingredients.
11
When the sauce starts to simmer, stir in the scallions and toasted sesame oil.
12
Serve immediately with hot steamed rice.

127

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sirloin, cut into thin strips across the grain, 2 tablespoons peanut oil (not the toasted kind) or 2 tablespoons sesame oil (not the toasted kind), 1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorns, crushed, 1 teaspoon chinese rice wine (shao xing), and more.

Yes, Sichuan Orange Beef 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.

Sichuan Orange Beef

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