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 (1-pound) lean flank steak; 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 ounces cellophane noodles, uncooked; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 4 dried red chile pepper pods; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup shredded celery; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 (1-pound) lean flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 ounces cellophane noodles, uncooked
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 dried red chile pepper pods
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1
Partially freeze steak. Slice with the grain into 2-inch-wide strips. Cut strips diagonally across the grain into 1/8-inch-wide slices; stack slices, and cut meat into thin shreds. Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sherry, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add steak, and stir. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Combine sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce and cornstarch.
2
Pour 1/4 cup vegetable oil around top of preheated wok, coating sides; heat at medium-high (375u00b0) for 2 minutes or until hot. Add noodles, a small amount at a time, and stir-fry 2 to 3 seconds or until noodles expand and turn white. Remove and drain on paper towels. Transfer to a serving platter.
3
Remove steak from marinade. Discard marinade. Add steak and garlic to wok; stir-fry 5 minutes. Remove steak. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil around top of wok, coating sides. Add pepper pods; stir-fry 1 minute. Add carrot and celery; stir-fry 1 minute. Add vinegar mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add steak; cook until thoroughly heated. Spoon over noodles; sprinkle with green onions.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1-pound) lean flank steak, 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons 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.

Szechuan Shredded Beef

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