Jul 13 2026
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Hunan Beef Recipe

Inspired by Maple Garden
Time40m
Serves4

Beef Sauteed in a Hot Hunan Sauce with Vegetables

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Hunan Sauce

Cooking Essentials

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and prepare the broccoli florets.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Beef

    In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.

Making the Hunan Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together Hunan chili sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

  2. 4

    Add Sesame Oil

    Stir in the sesame oil into the sauce mixture and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Stir-Fry the Beef

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. 6

    Cook the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  3. 7

    Combine Beef and Sauce

    Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the Hunan sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the Hunan Beef hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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