Carrot and Beef Cubes in Oyster Sauce
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Carrot and Beef Cubes in Oyster Sauce

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Carrot and Beef Cubes in Oyster Sauce

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • beef 400g
  • carrots 200g
The aromatics
  • eight-angle 2 pieces
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • sesame seeds 1 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • ginger 10g
  • Sichuan peppercorns 0.5 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • cooking wine 2 tbsp
  • chili sauce 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the beef and cut it into dices, marinate with salt and cooking wine.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the garlic into dices or mince, as preferred.
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Step 3
Step 3
Slice the ginger for later use.
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Step 4
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.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add water, eight-angle, and cook the beef over high heat for 20-30 minutes, then reduce to medium heat.
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Step 6
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.
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Step 7
Step 7
Before serving, add sugar, chicken essence, and salt to taste.
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Step 8
Step 8
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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Step 9
Step 9
Serve the finished dish.

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