Spicy Sichuan Beef Stir‑Fry with Sichuan Peppercorns
Tender strips of beef flash‑seared with garlic, ginger, chilies, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns, finished with a savory soy‑vinegar sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 300 g Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 pieces Dried red chilies, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef strips with 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt; let marinate for 5 minutes while you prep the aromatics.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat; add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies, stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add garlic and ginger and cook another 20 seconds.
- 3
Add the marinated beef, spreading it in a single layer; sear without stirring for 45 seconds, then toss and continue stir‑frying until the beef is just cooked through, about 2‑3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the remaining soy sauce and vinegar, toss to coat, and cook 1 minute more; remove from heat, drizzle with the remaining oil, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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