Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 lb. beef top round, thinly sliced against grain into strips and cut crosswise in half; 3 tbsp. canola oil; 2 cups snow peas; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp. rice vinegar; 2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp. water; Cooked rice, for serving

Sweet, spicy, and savory Chinese five-spice powder gives this one-dish dinner robust flavor.

Author:: Joe Piccirillo
Publish date:: Oct 24, 2019

Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry — Photography by Christopher Testani

Recipe by Joe Piccirillo


Start to Finish: 25 minutes	Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb. beef top round, thinly sliced against grain into strips and cut crosswise in half
3 tbsp. canola oil
2 cups snow peas
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp. water
Cooked rice, for serving

Preparation

In wok or large skillet, stir-fry beef in oil over high heat until browned, 2 minutes. Add peas, bell pepper, scallions, ginger, garlic, and spice powder; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch; stir until saucy, about 1 minute. Serve over rice.