Szechuan Beef Recipe
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Szechuan Beef

By: Christine 
"It is spicy! Serve with rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 306 | Total Fat: 21.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by kathysonisland   view full review
This was really good!!! I mad a few changes though. Instead of the Soy Sauce, I used 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by aeposey   view full review
Easy and good, though not quite spicy enough for my taste. I increased the red pepper and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by Victor   view full review
Very nice recipe. If you wish for sauce to be thicker, Add one full cup of broth to mix,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
I read the reviews and added extra flavor (more soy, garlic, hot pepper flakes), and the taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2004 by SAFICAT   view full review
I didn't have the water chestnuts, peanuts or broccoli, so I just used some carrots. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by NANCY79 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
my family loved this and it was a fast, easy meal. I bought the meat already in strips and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2005 by NLNIEMEY   view full review
Love this recipe! It is one of the best beef stir-fry recipes I have come across! Of course...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by LAURAWALSH   view full review
I used shrimp instead of the beef. It was very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by Charise P.   view full review
i made it spicier, with cayenne pepper and frank's red hot, but it was great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Sas   view full review
It needs chili paste, peppercorns, and some hot, habanero peppers and a lot of scallions. The...

 

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