Authentic Hunan Beef Food

AUTHENTIC CHINESE HUNAN BEEF RECIPE [2022] (BEST-EVER)

Steps:

• In a large pan over high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
• Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste and place it in a single layer in the pan.
• 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned. If necessary, cook in multiple batches.
• Place the beef on a plate after removing it from the pan. Keep warm by covering.
• Toss in the broccoli, celery, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the baby corn and mix well. Cook for 30 seconds more after adding the garlic.
• Return the beef to the pan with the vegetables.
• Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer over the steak and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. If desired, serve immediately over rice.

HUNAN BEEF

Steps:

• Remove all the fat from the beef and partially freeze beef for ease in slicing.
• Cut it across the grain into thin 1½ inch slices.
• Place the beef slices in a container with a tight fitting lid and add the marinade in the following steps.
• First add the meat tenderizer by sprinkling it sparsely so that it hits each piece of meat.
• Next add the soy and stir.
• Then sprinkle on the cornstarch coating each piece.
• Finally add the oil and stir to coat all of the meat.
• Let the meat marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• While the meat marinates, chop the Thai chilies into tiny pieces, set them aside.
• Once the meat has marinated, velvet it by bringing a pot of water with the salt and just 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to boil.
• Add the meat and let it cook for 1 minute, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil on high in a non stick pot or wok.
• Add the chilies and garlic and stir fry them for 1 minute.
• Add the beef, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and stir fry everything for 1 more minute then remove the wok from the heat.
• Serve with steamed vegetables and rice.