Szechuan Beef
Szechuan Beef brings tender strips of sirloin tossed in a garlicky, spicy soy marinade, then flash-stir-fried with crisp broccoli, sweet onion, crunchy water chestnuts, and roasted peanuts. It’s bold, peppery, and savory with plenty of texture—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you’re craving heat and a satisfying bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a non-metal bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Add the steak and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the beef in the hot oil until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, onions, and water chestnuts; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in the peanuts; cook for 1 minute and serve hot.
- Calories 294.11 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.52 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 51.53 mg Moderate
- Sodium 191.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.31 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.13 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 139.08 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.55 mg Moderate
- Potassium 529.85 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Szechuan Beef is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 294.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Szechuan Beef?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Szechuan Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Garlic, Peanuts. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Szechuan Beef?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Szechuan Beef?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Szechuan Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
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