Sichuan Beef with Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or michiu
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided, as needed
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 8–10 dried red chilies, whole or broken into pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
• 1–2 tablespoons ya cai, optional
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or michiu
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice sirloin thinly against the grain.

2. 2

   Marinate beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch,...: Marinate beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and oil for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat 1–1½ tbsp oil in a wok over...: Heat 1–1½ tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high to high heat.

4. 4

   Stir fry green beans for 6–8 minutes until...: Stir fry green beans for 6–8 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.

5. 5

   If needed, add a splash of water, cover...: If needed, add a splash of water, cover 1–2 minutes, then cook off moisture. Remove and set aside.

6. 6

   Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry beef...: Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry beef over high heat, tossing quickly until just browned, about 1–2 minutes total. Remove.

7. 7

   Lower heat to medium. Add Sichuan peppercorns and...: Lower heat to medium. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies; stir fry 15–20 seconds.

8. 8

   Add garlic and ginger; cook 20–30 seconds.

9. 9

   Stir in doubanjiang for ~30 seconds until fragrant...: Stir in doubanjiang for ~30 seconds until fragrant and oil turns red. Add ya cai if using and cook 20–30 seconds more.

10. 10

    Return beef and green beans to wok.

11. 11

    Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and a...: Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and a splash of water. Stir fry on high 1–2 minutes until combined and beef is cooked through.

12. 12

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with rice.