Szechuan Pepper Ground Beef

Szechuan Pepper Ground Beef

A quick and easy ground beef and bell pepper szechuan/sichuan stir-fry!

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ingredients

For the sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup, or honey)
• 1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or sriracha)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water (or broth)
• 1 teaspoon szechuan/sichuan peppercorns (lightly toasted and ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese 5 spice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

For the beef:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided into lights/greens

directions

For the sauce:

1. Mix everything well.

For the beef:

2. Cook the beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, draining off any excess grease.
3. Add the bell pepper and the whites of the onions and cook, mixing, until the peppers are just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the sauce, mix, and simmer until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 373, Fat 24g (Saturated 8g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 889mg, Carbs 14g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g), Protein 21g

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