Best Szechwan Crispy Beef Recipes

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CRISPY SZECHUAN BEEF



CRISPY SZECHUAN BEEF image

Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 3-4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb sirloin julienne-1/4" x 3"
2 carrots Julienne
1 tbsp ginger minced
2 scallions white parts-long shreds
1 tbsp sweet bean or hoisin sauce
3 tsp chili past
8 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp rice wine or sherry
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp roasted Szechuan peppercorn

Steps:

  • Heat the wok for at least 30 secs. Add 1 1/2 tbsp oil. When hot add carrots. Sitr fry for 2 mins adding salt (do not brown) Remove. Add rest of oil over medium ot high hear. Add beef. Stir fry for 10 mins until beef is crispy and dark brown and chewy.(beef will sizzle when it dries.)Add the rice wind at the end. Drain oil. Add bean sauce and chili past. Stir fry for a few seconds then add ginger and scallions. Add carrots, sugar and peppercorns.

SZECHUAN CRISPY ORANGE BEEF



Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef image

Make and share this Szechuan Crispy Orange Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb flank steak, partially frozen
1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch, approximately
2 peanut oil
1 large orange
8 dried hot peppers, to taste
1/4 small onion, cut in 1/2 inch squares
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • *THEORANGE: With vegetable peeler,cut zest from orange into long pieces.
  • Cut pieces into thin strips.
  • Dry slightly in microwave oven.
  • Slice the orange for garnish.
  • Steak should be frozen, but still pliable for easier slicing, slice in strips across the grain.
  • Coat the meat completely with cornstarch and set aside.
  • Combine dried orange peel in a small dish with hot pepper.
  • Cut onion and combine in another small dish with water chestnuts.
  • Mince garlic and green onion.
  • SAUCE: Combine rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and oyster sauce in a small bowl.
  • Put a metal strainer over a large saucepan in kitchen sink.
  • Heat wok for two minutes over highest heat.
  • Add oil and heat until it is very hot.
  • Add beef, stir to break it up.
  • Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, til the outside is crispy.
  • Transfer to strainer in sink and pour oil and beef into it.
  • Place empty wok back on high heat, add garlic and green onion.
  • Add hot pepper and orange peel, Stir briefly.
  • Add onion and water chestnuts and stir 30 seconds.
  • Add sauce and stir well to coat.
  • Let mixture boil until it thickens slightly.
  • Add hot beef and then sesame oil.
  • Put on serving plate and garnish plate with orange slices.
  • Serve with rice.

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