Hunan-Style Spicy Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
Hunan Beef is a spicy stir-fry dish featuring tender beef flank steak and colorful vegetables, all coated in a flavorful Hunan chili sauce. It's a perfect balance of heat and taste, making it a popular choice in Chinese cuisine.
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 medium onion sliced into thin strips
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Hunan chili paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 green onions finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, minced ginger, and sliced onion. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the julienned red and green bell peppers and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Add Hunan chili paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir to coat everything.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with finely chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.