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General Categories => Eating and Drinking => The Instructions: Recipes => Topic started by: CreepyMonkey on April 17, 2025, 12:31:53 PM
This is hands down my favorite hot and sour beef recipe of all time. Hope you enjoy!Hunan Hot and Sour BeefA bold, spicy-sour stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a flavor-packed sauce.IngredientsFor the Beef Marinade:- 1 lb flank steak, sliced very thin
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp Indian red pepper flakes
(Note: Indian red pepper is much hotter than regular flakes—adjust to taste)- 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
For the Stir-Fry:- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, cut into large chunks
Instructions- Marinate the Beef
- Place sliced flank steak in a zip-top bag.
- Add 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Seal and massage marinade into the beef.
- Refrigerate while preparing the rest.
- Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together:
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp Indian red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and sesame oil.
- Stir-fry carrots and onions for about 5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Cook the Beef
- Add marinated beef to the wok.
- Stir-fry 5–7 minutes, until mostly cooked and no longer pink.
- Add the Sauce
- Pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir well and cook another 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and beef is fully cooked.
- Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
- Enjoy family style!
Tips:
- For ultra-thin beef slices: Slightly freeze the beef, then use a food processor with a slicing blade.
- Heat level: Start with less Indian red pepper and Sambal if you're heat-sensitive—you can always add more!