Szechuan Boiled Beef Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Slice the Beef
Thinly slice the beef sirloin against the grain into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Chop the napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces, julienne the carrot, and slice the scallions diagonally.
Marinating the Beef
- 3
Marinate the Beef
In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking Process
- 4
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 5
Boil the Vegetables
Add napa cabbage and carrots to the boiling broth and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
- 6
Cook the Beef
Add the marinated beef to the boiling broth and cook for about 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Do not overcook.
- 7
Combine Everything
Return the cooked vegetables to the pot with the beef, stir to combine, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into a serving bowl. Drizzle sesame oil over the top.
- 9
Garnish
Top with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts before serving.