Sichuan Steamed Beef
March 23, 2025
15 Minutes
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Nutritional Information
650 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
75g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
This Sichuan-style steamed beef with rice noodles is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender beef, aromatic spices, and silky rice noodles for a bold, flavorful experience. Perfectly sliced beef with tendons is marinated in savory bean paste, cooking wine, and oil to keep it juicy, while rice noodles soak up the rich meaty flavors. Steamed to perfection—either chewy (20 minutes) or extra tender (30-40 minutes)—this dish is finished with a fiery kick of chili powder, numbing Sichuan pepper, and fresh scallions for a vibrant taste. The key to its irresistible texture? Steaming over gauze ensures even heat distribution, locking in moisture and depth. A must-try for lovers of spicy, umami-packed comfort food!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef
- rice noodles
Secondary Ingredients
- scallions
Sauce and Seasonings
- bean paste
- cooking oil
- cooking wine
- chili powder
- Sichuan pepper powder
- monosodium glutamate
- salt
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients as shown in the picture.
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Step 2
It’s best to use beef with tendons, sliced. The kind of steamed meat noodles sold in supermarkets is fine.
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Step 3
Add bean paste, cooking oil, cooking wine, and rice noodles according to the ingredient list. Add cooking oil to prevent the meat from becoming dry after steaming, as the rice noodles will absorb the meat’s oil.
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Step 4
Cover the steamer with gauze and add enough cold water to the bottom of the pot.
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Step 5
Place the prepared meat on the gauze, leaving a small hole in the middle to allow steam to escape.
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Step 6
After the water boils, continue steaming over high heat for about 20 minutes. Sichuan people generally prefer a more intense texture, which is ‘chewy’. People in the north generally like it softer, so steaming for 30-40 minutes is also acceptable.
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Step 7
After steaming, sprinkle with chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, monosodium glutamate, salt, and chopped scallions, and mix well.
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