Description
Sichuan Boiled Beef is a spicy and flavorful dish hailing from the Sichuan province in China. Thin slices of beef are marinated and cooked in a fragrant and spicy broth, then served with a variety of vegetables. This dish is perfect for those who love bold flavors and a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade:
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Broth:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 dried red chilies (halved)
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Vegetables:
- 2 cups napa cabbage (chopped)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted Sichuan peppercorns
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the broth: Heat oil in a pot, add chilies, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste. Pour in broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Cook the vegetables: Add napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and celery to the broth. Cook until tender, then transfer to a serving bowl.
- Cook the beef: Add marinated beef to the simmering broth in batches, cooking briefly until just done. Layer beef over vegetables.
- Prepare the topping: Sauté sliced garlic until golden. Pour hot oil and garlic over the dish. Sprinkle with toasted peppercorns and scallions.
- Serve: Enjoy the Sichuan Boiled Beef hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by varying chilies and peppercorns.
- Enhance broth flavor with beef bones or sesame oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
