Spicy Beef with Fermented Black Beans and Scallions

Name: Spicy Beef with Fermented Black Beans and Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns; 10 dried red chiles; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped; 3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; Salt; 1 1/2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
10 dried red chiles
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
Salt
1 1/2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

1
Heat the oil in a small saucepan.
2
Add the Sichuan peppercorns and cook over moderate heat until darkened, about 4 minutes.
3
Strain the oil into a small bowl.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the strained oil in the saucepan.
5
Add the chiles, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, over moderate heat until the chiles darken, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the black beans and cook for 30 seconds.
7
Add the chicken stock and boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
8
Season lightly with salt.
9
In a large skillet, heat the remaining strained oil until shimmering.
10
Season the meat with salt.
11
Add half of the meat in a single layer and cook over high heat until browned and medium-rare, about 1 minute per side.
12
Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining meat.
13
Reheat the sauce and add the scallions.
14
Pour the sauce over the meat, scatter the cilantro leaves on top and serve.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, 10 dried red chiles, 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef with Fermented Black Beans and Scallions 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!