Description

This Hot and Spicy Beef is a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with chili peppers and coated in a savory sauce with a hint of sweetness and spice. It’s an easy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1-1.5 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
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon flour (or gluten-free flour)

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Instructions

Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, coconut sugar, vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
Sear Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak strips and cook until browned on each side.
Add Chili Peppers: Add chili peppers to the skillet and stir-fry with the beef for 2-3 minutes.
Thicken and Add Sauce: Whisk flour into the sauce mixture. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and chili peppers.
Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Finish and Serve: Stir in most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

Notes

You can use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the sauce.
Adjust the sauce consistency by adding water to thin or more thickener to thicken.
Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
Calories: 400
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg