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Five Spice Beef Stir Fry
Serves 4
| Prep Time: 25 mins
| Cook Time: 15 mins
| Total Time: 40 mins
You may need: Chinese Five Spice
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This Chinese Five Spice Beef Stir Fry recipe is a knockout punch of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of China. This dish is a perfect example of the bold and complex flavors that make Chinese cuisine so unique and revered. Seasoned to perfection with an authentic Chinese blend of spices and fresh aromatics like garlic and ginger, the tender cuts of beef are seared to deliver an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave your family wondering why you don’t make this every week! The secret to this recipe is in our freshly-ground Chinese Five Spice blend, which is an exotic mixture of cinnamon, fennel, star anise, cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns, adding a unique depth of flavor that you won't find in other spice blends.
Start by marinating your beef with Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, and other seasonings. Then, stir-fry the beef with your favorite vegetables like bok choy (our choice), broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and / or onions, for a colorful and healthy meal that's packed with flavor. Stir Fry dishes like this are so easy to make that you’ll never need takeout again! Plus, you control the ingredients so this recipe is very healthy as compared to fast food. So, why not try this recipe for your next dinner party or family meal? You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make and how much your taste buds will thank you for it.
Ingredients
1 pound beef (flank or skirt), chopped into ¼-1/2 inch thick strips
¼ cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
½ Tbsp Piquant Post Chinese Five Spice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
3 bundles of baby bok choy
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced
1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, optional
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving, optional
Notes
Cornstarch (or tapioca starch) will help thicken the sauce when simmered. Be sure to whisk while adding in the starch to avoid clumps.
Optional ingredients add a little character and flavor but don’t sweat it if you don’t have them.
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sugar, salt, Piquant Post Chinese Five Spice, and red pepper flakes to make a marinade. Add the beef and toss to coat, Marinate for at least 15 mins (you can marinate longer up to overnight in the fridge).
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over Med-High heat until it shimmers. Add beef to the skillet, leaving the marinade in the bowl. Stir fry the beef, about 2 mins, flipping over after 1 minute. Remove beef to a plate and set aside. Add bok choy and red bell pepper, stir fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
Whisk the cornstarch into the marinade. Add the beef and the marinade back to the skillet. Stir fry for 2-3 more mins, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken.
Serve hot and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Alternatives & Substitutions
Substitute the beef for chicken breast or thighs.
For vegan/vegetarian options, try our delectable Chinese Garlic Eggplant recipe. Or, try Tofu and Mushroom Wrap, Five Spice Noodle Soup, or our Five Spice Tofu Bao recipes.
Try using Chinese Five Spice in our Five Spice Chicken Wings,or Five Spice Pulled Pork Bowls.
Feeling fancy? Try this Five Spice Crusted Duck Breasts.
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Five Spice Beef Stir Fry
Serves
4
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Piquant Post spice you'll need: Chinese Five Spice
Ingredients
1 pound beef (flank or skirt), chopped into ¼-1/2 inch thick strips
¼ cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
½ Tbsp Piquant Post Chinese Five Spice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
3 bundles of baby bok choy
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced
1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, optional
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving, optional
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sugar, salt, Piquant Post Chinese Five Spice, and red pepper flakes to make a marinade. Add the beef and toss to coat, Marinate for at least 15 mins (you can marinate longer up to overnight in the fridge).
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over Med-High heat until it shimmers. Add beef to the skillet, leaving the marinade in the bowl. Stir fry the beef, about 2 mins, flipping over after 1 minute. Remove beef to a plate and set aside. Add bok choy and red bell pepper, stir fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
Whisk the cornstarch into the marinade. Add the beef and the marinade back to the skillet. Stir fry for 2-3 more mins, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken.
Serve hot and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Cornstarch (or tapioca starch) will help thicken the sauce when simmered. Be sure to whisk while adding in the starch to avoid clumps.
Optional ingredients add a little character and flavor but don’t sweat it if you don’t have them.
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