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Szechuan Beef

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"It is spicy! Serve with rice."
Szechuan Beef Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 76 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 small onions, cut into wedges
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup peanuts

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade

DIRECTIONS

  1. Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed red pepper and garlic in non-metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir fry beef until no longer pink, 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; cook 2 minutes. Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts, cook one minute more, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by kathysonisland 
This was really good!!! I mad a few changes though. Instead of the Soy Sauce, I used 1/2 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by aeposey 
Easy and good, though not quite spicy enough for my taste. I increased the red pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by Victor 
Very nice recipe. If you wish for sauce to be thicker, Add one full cup of broth to mix,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by LIZCANCOOK 
I read the reviews and added extra flavor (more soy, garlic, hot pepper flakes), and the taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2004 by SAFICAT 
I didn't have the water chestnuts, peanuts or broccoli, so I just used some carrots. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by LAURAWALSH 
I used shrimp instead of the beef. It was very good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by NANCY79 
my family loved this and it was a fast, easy meal. I bought the meat already in strips and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2005 by NLNIEMEY 
Love this recipe! It is one of the best beef stir-fry recipes I have come across! Of course... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by Charise P. 
i made it spicier, with cayenne pepper and frank's red hot, but it was great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Sas 
It needs chili paste, peppercorns, and some hot, habanero peppers and a lot of scallions. The... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Szechuan Beef

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 305

  • Total Fat: 21.2g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 244mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 18g

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