Sichuan Style Spicy Beef Salad

Sichuan Style Spicy Beef Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with a spicy, tangy dressing and fresh vegetables. This gluten-free salad offers a perfect balance of heat and crunch, making it a delightful supper option.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a small pan, dry roast the Sichuan peppercorns over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then crush them lightly.
2. In a bowl, mix the chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns to create the dressing.
3. Heat a skillet over high heat and add a little oil. Once hot, add the sliced beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt to taste.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, cilantro, and green onions.
6. Add the cooked beef to the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top, tossing everything together until well coated.
7. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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