Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry with Fresh Vegetables

Enjoy the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine with this delicious stir-fry recipe. Tender slices of beef are sautéed with crisp green beans and bright red bell peppers in a spicy Szechuan sauce. Serve this dish over steamed rice for a satisfying and flavorful meal that will spice up your dinner routine. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp Szechuan sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, Szechuan sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add thinly sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add green beans and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
7. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot over steamed rice.

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