Name: Authentic Szechuan Beef
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ***For the marinade:***; 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns; 1 (1-pound) sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain; ***For the stir-fry:***; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1 tablespoon fermented spicy chili bean paste, such as la doubanjiang; 6-12 dried red chilis; 1 tablespoon whole Szechuan peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons red chili oil; 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup low-sodium broth, of your choice, can substitute water; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar; ***Optional, for serving:***; white rice, to taste, cooked and hot; sesame seeds, to taste; green onions, to taste, thinly sliced

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