fried beef with pickled peppers

Spicy Pickled Chili Beef Stir-Fry: A Complete Guide

Spicy pickled chili beef is a tantalizing Sichuan dish that balances fiery heat, tangy pickled flavors, and tender beef. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering it.

Ingredients: 300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain; 8-10 pickled Sichuan chilies, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, julienned; 1 green onion, chopped; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp white pepper; Sesame oil for finishing.

Preparation: Marinate beef with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, white pepper, and 1 tbsp oil for 15 minutes. Set aside.

Cooking: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef for 1-2 minutes until browned; remove. In the same wok, sauté garlic, ginger, and pickled chilies until fragrant (1 minute). Return beef to the wok, add green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Drizzle with sesame oil.

Serving: Serve hot with steamed rice. The pickled chilies lend a sour-spicy kick, while the beef stays juicy and tender. Adjust chili quantity to spice preference. This quick, flavorful dish delivers restaurant-quality results in under 20 minutes!