Spicy Beef Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-size pieces; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 10 whole red chili peppers (dried peppers); 1 red pepper, julienned; 1 bunch scallion, green part only, cut 2 inches long; 10 whole water chestnuts, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 egg white; 6 tablespoons chicken stock; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic; 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil

Servings: persons

1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
4 tablespoons peanut oil
10 whole red chili peppers (dried peppers)
1 red pepper, julienned
1 bunch scallion, green part only, cut 2 inches long
10 whole water chestnuts, sliced thin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg white
6 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil

1
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine marinade ingredients.
4
Marinate steak 15 minutes.
5
Heat 2 T. oil in a wok to smoking hot.
6
Add meat.
7
Stir-fry until color changes.
8
Drain.
9
Remove.
10
Wipe out wok.
11
Heat 2 T. oil.
12
Add red chili peppers.
13
Stir-fry until black.
14
Add red pepper, scallions, water chestnuts and sauce.
15
Bring to a boil.
16
Add meat.
17
Stir-fry 1 minute more.
18
Make sure you remove the 10 chili peppers before serving.
19
If you accidentally eat one it will be an uncomfortable experience!

632

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-size pieces, 4 tablespoons peanut oil, 10 whole red chili peppers (dried peppers), 1 red pepper, julienned, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Beef

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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