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Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Red Peppers and Green Onions Recipe

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This Stir-Fried Spicy Beef recipe, also known as Mongolian Beef, features tender slices of marinated beef stir-fried with aromatic garlic, spicy dried red peppers, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, it’s packed with savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes that pair wonderfully with steamed white rice.

  • Total Time: 1 hour including marination
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • ½ pound beef tenderloin or beef chuck, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon shaoxing cooking wine
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon light olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • Pinch of white pepper

Stir-Fry Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6-8 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6-8 dried red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Marinate Beef: Slice the beef into thin strips and place in a bowl. Add salt, sugar, soy sauce, shaoxing cooking wine, baking soda, corn starch, water, light olive oil, chicken bouillon, and white pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Drizzle a small amount of oil on top to seal in moisture and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir well before cooking.
  2. Prepare Aromatics: While the beef marinates, slice the green onions into 2-inch pieces, thinly slice the white onion and garlic, and set aside. Have the dried red peppers ready for cooking.
  3. Heat the Pan: Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Once very hot, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Be cautious as the beef marinade contains moisture which will cause splattering; covering the pan with a lid is recommended.
  4. Fry the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot oil and stir-fry on high heat until the beef develops a nice brown sear, approximately 2-3 minutes. Once seared, remove the beef and set aside.
  5. Cook Aromatics: In the same pan with leftover beef oil, add dried red peppers and sliced garlic. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until the garlic turns lightly golden and the peppers darken slightly. Then add the sliced white onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  6. Combine and Finish: Return the beef to the pan along with the dried red peppers, garlic, and white onions. Add the green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and ½ tablespoon sugar. Stir-fry everything together for another 1 minute until heated through and well combined.
  7. Serve: Serve the spicy stir-fried beef hot, ideally over steamed white rice for a complete meal. Enjoy the savory and spicy flavors!

Notes

  • Use beef tenderloin for a more tender texture, or beef chuck for a more affordable option.
  • Covering the pan while frying helps control splattering due to beef moisture.
  • Adjust the amount of dried red peppers to control spiciness.
  • Shaoxing cooking wine can be substituted with dry sherry or omit if unavailable.
  • This dish is best served immediately for optimum texture and flavor.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/spicy-stir-fried-beef-with-red-peppers-and-green-onions-recipe/