BEEF A LA SICHUAN RECIPE - BLOGCHEF

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Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here is a copycat recipe for the Beef a La Sichuan at PF Chang's restaurant. For those unfamiliar with this dish-fried strips of beef are tossed with a spicy sauce and vegetables. The beef can either be deep-fried or cooked in the pan. There are 3 different types of vegetables in ...

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Number Of Ingredients 18

1lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
4 medium celery ribs
2 medium carrots
1 green onion
¼ cup peanut oil
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Sauce-
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
½ teaspoon Chinese hot mustard
1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon chili oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, hot mustard, rice vinegar, chili oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
  • Julienne carrots and celery. Slice the green onions. Place the beef strips into a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes. Heat ¼ cup of peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and fry until crispy (about 3-5 minutes) and done to your liking.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Drain the oil from the wok. In the same pan used to cook the beef, add sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add celery and give it a good stir, then add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and stir again, and then add carrots and stir. Stir-fry the vegetables for 30 seconds.
  • Add the fried meat and green onions. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.

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