When people hear the phrase "Hunan beef", they automatically ask, what is Hunan beef? It is fairly common in the Chinese culture, as it is a tender piece of beef that most people love, especially those who love spice food. Hunan is a province in China, a region where its cuisine is known for its spiciness. The beef is very spicy because it has hot chili peppers that are used in the dish. It can also be cooked with peppers, red wine, onions and soy sauce for flavor.
Hunan Beef
Ingredients
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Ingredients |
Amount |
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Lean beef |
1 pound |
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Meat tenderizer |
1/4 teaspoon |
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Soy sauce |
3 tablespoons |
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Cornstarch |
1 tablespoon |
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Peanut oil |
2 1/2 tablespoons |
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Thai red peppers |
4 large peppers |
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Salt |
1 teaspoon |
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Chopped garlic |
1/2 teaspoon |
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Rice wine vinegar |
2 teaspoons |
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Sugar |
1 teaspoon |
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Ground ginger |
1/8 teaspoon |
Time & Yield
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Total Time |
25 minutes |
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Yield |
2 servings |
Directions
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All the fat needs to be removed from the beef for better flavor. This can be partially frozen to make it easier. Cut the beef into 1 1/2-inch slices.
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Start making the marinade by adding meat tenderizer to the beef that is in a bowl. Then add in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, the cornstarch and 1/2 tablespoon of peanut oil.
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Let the meat sit in this marinade at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
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While marinating, chop the Thai peppers into small chunks and set aside.
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Bring a pot of water to a boil with the 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
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Add the meat to the pot and let it cook for 1 minute.
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Take the last tablespoon of peanut oil and put this into a wok for heating. Add the chilies and garlic to the wok.
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Add the beef and remaining ingredients into the wok and heat together.
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Serve with rice and enjoy.
