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Hunan Beef with Blistered Peppers and Broccoli

hunan beef with blistered peppers and broccoli recipe made easy at home. A fiery, savory stir-fry loaded with tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and a b
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Beef & Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili paste like sambal oelek or doubanjiang, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry, for thickening
Stir-Fry
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets blanched 1 minute, shocked in ice water
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 dried red chilies or 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine sliced flank steak with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss well and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, hoisin sauce, sugar, and beef broth. Set aside. In a separate little bowl, mix the cornstarch slurry.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl. Spread half the beef in a single layer and let it sear undisturbed for 1 minute. Toss and cook 30 seconds more, or until beef is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Stir 15 seconds until fragrant, then add bell pepper and blanched broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return beef (and any juices) to the pan. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Stir the cornstarch slurry, add it to the wok, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  6. Toss in scallion pieces, cook 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately over steamed rice.