Sichuan Beef Stir Fry

Sichuan Beef Stir-fry (Meat)

A flavourful stir-fry with beef and vegetables in a spicy Sichuan sauce.

Ingredients:

• 300g beef (thinly sliced)

• 2 tbsp Sichuan chili oil

• 3/4 Tsp Bicarbonate Soda

• 1 onion (sliced)

• 1 bell pepper (sliced)

• 1 Courgette (sliced)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tbsp corn starch (optional, for thickening)

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method:

1. Heat Sichuan chili oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add beef slices and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Add this sauce to the vegetables and stir.

5. Return beef to the pan and stir everything together. If needed, thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with a little water.

6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with steamed rice.