Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef
Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef balances tender eggplant with a rich, peppery heat and savory depth from soy and oyster sauce. Ginger and garlic perfume the glossy sauce, while bits of shrimp and ground beef add a satisfying, meaty contrast. Serve it over hot rice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing family-style meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the eggplant stem and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, stock, oyster sauce, chili sauce, sugar, and black pepper until well combined; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
- 3
Coat a large, deep pan with cooking spray and place over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Cook and stir 1/2 of the green onions, the ginger, and the garlic in the hot pan until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beef; cook and stir until lightly browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the eggplant, then pour the soy sauce mixture over everything. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp during the last few minutes of cooking.
- 5
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Mix in the remaining green onions and the sesame oil. Serve over hot rice.
- Calories 1192.85 kcal High 60%
- Protein 26.28 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 170.04 g 62%
- Total Fat 39.85 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 3.7 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.69 mg High 23%
- Sodium 2017.08 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 6.81 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 9.71 g --
- Added Sugars 2.68 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 23.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 6.54 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 481.58 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 2.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sichuan Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Sauce, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 1192.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Sauce, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1192.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef healthy?
- Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp and Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1192.85 calories and 26.28 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2017.08 mg (88% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.7 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.68 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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