Photograph of the finished Stir fried beef Hunan

China · Bò xào ớt xanh Hồ Nam

Stir fried beef Hunan

30 min Hands-on time + 20 min waiting
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Beef Beef 2.9 lb
  • Photograph of Green finger chillies Green finger chillies 24
  • Photograph of Hunan-style pickled chopped chili peppers Hunan-style pickled chopped chili peppers 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 32 cloves
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Soy sauce Soy sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Cornstarch Cornstarch 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ¾ cup
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Zhenjiang Black Vinegar Zhenjiang Black Vinegar 3 ¼ tbsp
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Slice the beef thinly across the grain, then marinate it with cornstarch and soy sauce for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 The Hunan version gets its spiciness from fresh chilies and chopped chilies pickled in brine, not from Sichuan peppercorns.
  3. 3 Sauté the beef in a very hot pan over the highest heat for 90 seconds, then remove it from the pan.
  4. 4 Sauté minced garlic, ginger, and pickled chili peppers for 90 seconds until the oil turns red.
  5. 5 Add the chopped green bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the peppers are tender but still crispy.
  6. 6 Add the beef, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, stir for 30 seconds, and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
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