Szechwan Green Beans Recipe

Name: Szechwan Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Water; 2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Or Dry Sherry; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoons White Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil Or More As Needed; 1 pound Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut In 2 Inch Lengths; 13 pounds Ground Pork Or Turkey; 1 Tablespoon Grated Or Minced Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced On The Bias

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Or Dry Sherry
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoons White Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Dry Mustard
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil Or More As Needed
1 pound Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut In 2 Inch Lengths
13 pounds Ground Pork Or Turkey
1 Tablespoon Grated Or Minced Ginger
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
3 whole Green Onions, Sliced On The Bias

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Mix all the ingredients for the sauce; set aside.
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Heat the oil in a 12 cast iron or nonstick skillet over high heat until it just starts to smoke.
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Add the green beans and cook them for 58 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are dark, shriveled and spotted in places.
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Remove the beans to a large plate for serving.
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If using pork, add it directly to the hot skillet on medium-high heat.
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If using turkey, add another 1 tablespoon of oil since its a less fatty meat.
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Stir fry the meat for 2 minutes (until it is no longer pink) stirring almost constantly.
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Add the ginger and garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds.
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Add the sauce (quickly re-whisk with a fork before adding it since the cornstarch falls to the bottom) and continue to stir and toss it with the meat for another 30 seconds (if you stop, it will burn).
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The sauce will thicken quickly.
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Remove the pan from the heat, and add the sesame oil and green onions.
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Pour the meat mixture over the green beans, and serve it all over white rice.

4039

kcal

Calories

318

Fat

Carbs

269

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Water, 2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Or Dry Sherry, 1 teaspoon Sugar, and more.

Yes, Szechwan Green Beans 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.

Szechwan Green Beans

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