Szechuan Shredded Beef Recipe

Name: Szechuan Shredded Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef rump, partially frozen; 2 tablespoons hot bean paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 -3 tablespoons oil; 3 celery ribs; 1 carrot; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 3 -5 dried red chilies; 6 -8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; hot steamed rice

Servings: persons

1 lb beef rump, partially frozen
2 tablespoons hot bean paste
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 -3 tablespoons oil
3 celery ribs
1 carrot
1 medium onion
1 green bell pepper
3 -5 dried red chilies
6 -8 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
hot steamed rice

1
Cut partially frozen beef into thin slices, then julienne into a fine shred (cutting beef while part frozen keeps meat thinner); set aside.
2
Mix bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and ginger; pour over beef in shallow dish or plastic bag, coating meat well.
3
Marinate meat 2 hours.
4
Cut celery, carrot, and green pepper into thin shreds; cut onion into thin slivers, and set aside.
5
Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok and add dried chilies and minced garlic; cook until aromatic, then add vegetables.
6
Stir-fry vegetables 2 minutes then remove from wok.
7
Add 1-2 tbsp oil to wok, heat to high then add meat; stir-fry until meat is dark and slightly crispy at edges; keep meat pieces separated.
8
Return vegetables to wok; mix well; stir in sesame oil.
9
Serve with steamed rice.

1028

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef rump, partially frozen, 2 tablespoons hot bean paste, 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Shredded 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.

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Szechuan Shredded Beef

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