Ingredients
– 1 pound of beef sirloin, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and green)
– 1 cup onion, sliced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
– 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
– 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Hunan Beef is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and slice the beef thinly against the grain.
2. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Stir-Fry the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the skillet and stir everything together. Add hoisin sauce and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and well-coated.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.
These steps will help you create an incredible dish quickly and efficiently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g