Szechuan Beef

Name: Szechuan Beef
Ingredients: 1 lb beef tenderloin; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons yellow bean sauce (optional); 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon brandy; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 red chilies, deseeded and sliced; 8 scallions, trimmed and copped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 piece gingerroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks (about 1 inch); 1 carrot, peeled, sliced lengthwise and cut into short lengths; 2 green bell peppers, deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces; 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and sliced; 1 sprig cilantro; 1 lb cooked noodles or 1 lb steamed rice, with; freshly ground szechuan peppercorns

16 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 lb beef tenderloin
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons yellow bean sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon brandy
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 red chilies, deseeded and sliced
8 scallions, trimmed and copped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 piece gingerroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks (about 1 inch)
1 carrot, peeled, sliced lengthwise and cut into short lengths
2 green bell peppers, deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 sprig cilantro
1 lb cooked noodles or 1 lb steamed rice, with
freshly ground szechuan peppercorns

Directions

1

Trim the beef and cut into 1/4 inch strips.
2

Place in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish.
3

Mix together the hoisin sauce, yellow bean sauce, sherry and brandy together until well blended.
4

Pour over beef, turning to evenly coat.
5

Cover and marinade for at least 30 minutes.
6

Heat a wok or large skillet, add the chilies, scallions, garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until softened.
7

Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
8

Add the carrot and bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 4 minutes or until slightly softened.
9

Transfer to plate and keep warm.
10

Drain the beef, reserving the marinade, add to the wok and stir-fry for for 3-5 minutes or until browned.
11

Return the chili mixture and vegetable mixture and the marinade to the wok.
12

Add the water chestnuts and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through.
13

Garnish with cilantro.
14

Serve immediately with rice or noodles.