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Hot and Spicy Beef Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Hot and Spicy Beef recipe features thinly sliced flank steak stir-fried with dried chili peppers and tossed in a flavorful, tangy sauce made from soy sauce, coconut sugar, hoisin, and garlic. Quick to prepare and full of bold, savory heat, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch.

Ingredients

Beef and Stir-Fry

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced into 2-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 8 dried chili peppers
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces

Sauce

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon flour (or gluten-free flour)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, coconut sugar, white wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined. Set this sauce mixture aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Cook the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flank steak strips and cook them until they are browned on all sides. This should take a few minutes per side, ensuring a nice sear and flavor development.
  3. Add Chili Peppers: Toss the dried chili peppers into the skillet with the beef and stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes to infuse the meat with spicy heat.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Whisk the flour into the prepared sauce mixture to help thicken it. Pour this sauce evenly over the beef and chili peppers in the skillet.
  5. Simmer the Dish: Bring the skillet contents to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a glossy coating that clings to the beef.
  6. Finish with Green Onions: Stir in most of the chopped green onions, reserving some for garnish. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the hot and spicy beef immediately, garnished with the remaining green onions for freshness and color.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the number of dried chili peppers or remove their seeds.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles to balance the spicy flavors.
  • The beef can be substituted with sirloin or skirt steak for similar results.
  • Be sure to slice the steak thinly against the grain to keep it tender.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/hot-and-spicy-beef-recipe/