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Tender Szechuan Peppercorn Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Shoots

Name: Tender Szechuan Peppercorn Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Shoots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef sirloin, 400g, thinly sliced; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Rice wine, 1 tbsp; Cornstarch, 1 tsp; Sesame oil, 1 tsp; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp; Dark soy sauce, 1 tsp; Sugar, 2 tsp; Szechuan peppercorns, 1 tsp, lightly toasted and crushed; Chili paste, 1 tsp; Garlic shoots, 150g, cut into 3-inch pieces; Red bell pepper, 1 small, thinly sliced; Onion, 1 medium, sliced; Garlic, 3 cloves, finely chopped; Ginger, 1-inch piece, minced; Green onions, 2, chopped

An aromatic and robust stir-fry dish that brings the authentic flavors of Szechuan cuisine to your table.

4.9(550 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 6, 2025

Tender Szechuan Peppercorn Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Shoots — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Stir-Fry Sauce

Vegetables

Aromatics

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 24.75 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Fat: 15.25 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1160 kcal
Protein: 99 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fat: 61 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef sirloin 400g, thinly sliced	880	88	0	56	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Rice wine 1 tbsp	14	0	1	0	0
Cornstarch 1 tsp	10	0	2	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tsp	40	0	0	5	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Oyster sauce 1 tbsp	9	1	2	0	0
Dark soy sauce 1 tsp	5	0	1	0	0
Sugar 2 tsp	32	0	8	0	0
Szechuan peppercorns 1 tsp, lightly toasted and crushed	6	0	1	0	1
Chili paste 1 tsp	5	0	1	0	0
Garlic shoots 150g, cut into 3-inch pieces	27	2	5	0	2
Red bell pepper 1 small, thinly sliced	20	1	5	0	2
Onion 1 medium, sliced	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves, finely chopped	13	1	3	0	0
Ginger 1-inch piece, minced	5	0	1	0	0
Green onions 2, chopped	10	1	2	0	1

These are estimated nutrition values and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
2
Coat the Beef
Add the beef slices and coat them well.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Tip: ⚠ Avoid over-marinating the beef to prevent it from becoming too salty.

Preparing the Stir-Fry Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, Szechuan peppercorns, and chili paste in a small bowl.
2
Dissolve Sugar
Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for later use.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Keep the stir-fry sauce ready to pour to ensure quick cooking.

How to Make Tender Szechuan Peppercorn Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Shoots

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Beef
Heat a wok over high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Stir-fry beef slices until browned, then remove from wok.
2
Cooking the Vegetables
In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant.
3
Finishing the Stir-Fry
Add red bell peppers and garlic shoots, then return the beef to the wok. Pour the stir-fry sauce evenly and toss everything together.