Jun 09 2026

Hunan Beef Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beef Marinade

Sauce

Cooking

Method

Marinating the Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well until the beef is evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the Hunan chili sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Set aside.

Cooking the Beef and Vegetables

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Cook the Beef

    Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until browned. Flip the beef and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 6

    Stir-Fry the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  4. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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