Dish of Pepper Steak
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Pepper Steak


China, Sichuan / Hunan   -   Qingjiao chao niurousi

Serves:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  
3 w/rice
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2 hr
Most
A simple, quick and easy stir fry with a familiar taste, good flavor, and interesting texture.

12
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1
3
1-1/2
2
2
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1-1/4
1
1
1
2
1

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in

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T
T
T
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Beef lean (1)
-- Marinade
Ginger
Scallions
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
Cornstarch
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Pepper, Green Bell  
Chili (2)
Oil
Water
Oil
Soy Sauce

Prep   -   (1-1/2 hr - 25 min work)
  1. Chill BEEF in the freezer for about 1 hour to stiffen it. Slice 1/8 inch thick, then into matchsticks about 1/8 inch square by about 2 inches long. The beef should be free of fat and membranes.
  2. Slice GINGER thin and then into threads. Crush SCALLIONS lightly and cut white and green into 1-1/2 inch lengths. Massage all Marinade items into Beef. Set aside for about 20 minutes.
  3. Core BELL PEPPERS and cut lengthwise into strips about 1/8 inch wide.
  4. Seed CHILI and slice into threads.
RUN   -   (30 min)
  1. In a wok, or spacious sauté pan, heat 1 T OIL to the smoke point. sir in Bell Peppers and fry stirring about until not quite crisp tender - don't overcook. If your burner can hack it, the peppers will have charred spots. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Wash the pan and dry.
  3. Massage 1 T Water into the Beef Mixture.
  4. Heat 2 T OIL very hot and stir in Beef Mix. Fry stirring until beef has lost all it's raw color and any exuded liquid has evaporated, then stir in Chili. Follow with Bell Peppers and fry stirring another 45 seconds or so until all is hot.
  5. Finish with Soy Sauce and serve immediately with rice.
NOTES:
  1. Beef:

      This should be a relatively tender cut, such as Chick, because cooking time is very short. If your beef is frozen slice before fully thawed. You'll have to fry over very high heat a bit longer because you'll get more liquid than with fresh beef, but it'll still be good.
  2. Chili:

      1 red Fresno will make the recipe mildly spicy (depending on how much of the membranes you leave in) and add some color. One green Serrano will be a bit hotter. For details see our Thai Chilis page.
  3. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch
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