THIS SPICY SZECHUAN INSPIRED DISH PACKS A BITE AND IS STOCKED FULL OF CRUNCHY VEGGIES FOR THE PERFECT QUICK DINNER BURN.These Spicy Szechuan Beef and Noodles are a homemade version of a takeout classic! Chinese noodles, tender beef, and stir-fried veggies are tossed in a sweet and spicy Szechuan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Contents
INGREDIENTS
- ▢SALT
- ▢1 LBS DRIED CHINESE NOODLES OR A FLAT PASTA
- ▢3 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL
- ▢1 LBS GROUND BEEF
- ▢1 ONION MINCED
- ▢1 SMALL RED CHILE PEPPER SUCH AS FRESNO, SEEDED AND MINCED
- ▢4 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
- ▢1 INCH FRESH GINGER PEELED AND MINCED
- ▢2 TSPN SZECHUAN PEPPER OR RED PEPPER FLAKES
- ▢1 TSPN CHINESE FIVE-SPICE POWDER
- ▢1/4 – 1/3 CUP TAMARI OR DARK SOY SAUCE
- ▢1 RED PEPPER SLICED
- ▢1 BUNCH GREEN BEANS
- ▢1 BUNCH SCALLIONS THINLY SLICED ON AN ANGLE
- ▢SRIRACHA FOR SERVING
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the noodles in salted boiling water according to direction on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over high heat until smoking. Turn to coat pan.
- Add the beef, and cook, breaking up into smaller chunks, for 3 minutes.
- Add the onion, chile, garlic, ginger, Szechuan pepper, and five-spice powder to the beef.
- Cook until onion is softened and beef is cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes longer. Add the red pepper and green beans and cook until crunchy.
- Add the noodles to the beef and veggie mixture. Stir in the tamari sauce.
- Remove from heat and toss with the scallions.
- Serve with additional chili sauce on the side.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 761kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1977mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg
