Szechuan Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin (1 pound, sliced thinly against the grain)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Szechuan peppercorns (1 teaspoon, crushed)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, sliced)
• Green bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Szechuan sauce (1/2 cup)
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Green onions (2, chopped (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Allow the beef to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
4. Carefully add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add the Szechuan sauce. Stir fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring the beef and vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
7. Serve the Szechuan beef stir fry over a bed of hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
8. Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Szechuan Beef Stir Fry!