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Szechuan Beef with bell peppers, onions, and sesame seeds, served over white rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak thinly-sliced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Toss the thinly sliced flank steak with 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
    Tossing thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch for Szechuan beef.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until browned, about 2-4 minutes per side.
    Thinly sliced beef being cooked in a non-stick skillet for healthy meal prep or high-protein recipes. Perfect for low-carb, high-protein diet meals aligned with fitness and nutrition goals.
  • Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until vegetables are soft, adding more oil during cooking if needed. Return the beef to the skillet.
    Sautéing sliced onions, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic for Szechuan Beef.
  • Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili oil, chili sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and beef broth in a bowl. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the skillet.
    Mixing the Szechuan beef sauce in a bowl.
  • Bring to a boil and let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Protein: 27g (54%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 580mg (25%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 8g (9%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.