Carrot and Beef Cubes in Oyster Sauce

Name: Carrot and Beef Cubes in Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: beef; garlic; ginger; Sichuan peppercorns; carrots; eight-angle; scallions; sesame seeds

March 17, 2025 60 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

600 kcal

Calories

35g

Protein

18g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

Recipe Hot Dishes

This savory Sichuan-style beef stir-fry is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender beef, aromatic spices, and sweet carrots for a perfect balance of flavors. Marinated beef dices are stir-fried with fragrant garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, then simmered with eight-angle and chili sauce for a rich, spicy depth. The carrots add a touch of sweetness, while a final reduction creates a glossy, flavorful sauce. Garnished with fresh scallions and sesame seeds, this dish delivers a satisfying mix of heat, umami, and texture. Quick to prepare yet packed with bold, restaurant-quality taste, it’s an ideal meal for spice lovers and anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors at home. Serve it hot over rice for a hearty, unforgettable dinner!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

Wash the beef and cut it into dices, marinate with salt and cooking wine.

Step 2

Cut the garlic into dices or mince, as preferred.

Step 3

Slice the ginger for later use.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan, add Sichuan peppercorns, ginger slices, and garlic, stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, then add a small amount of chili sauce and the beef dices, stir-fry until the beef is cooked through.

Step 5

Add water, eight-angle, and cook the beef over high heat for 20-30 minutes, then reduce to medium heat.

Step 6

Add carrots and a small amount of water, just enough to cover the carrots, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat until the water is almost gone, then increase heat to high to reduce the sauce.