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20-Min Chili Crisp Beef & Tendon Bowl

Tender beef slices and tendon in a punchy, garlicky chili oil sauce that tastes like restaurant Sichuan without the wait. One skillet, no dried chilies—just heat and umami.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
20-Min Chili Crisp Beef & Tendon Bowl
boldsatisfyingchinesebeeftendersilkyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add garlic (3 cloves, minced) and stir for 20 seconds until fragrant, then add the beef slices.

  3. Step 3

    Sear beef without stirring for 1 minute, then stir and cook another 30 seconds until mostly opaque.

  4. Step 4

    Add pre-cooked beef tendon slices and toss to warm through, about 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Pour chili crisp, soy sauce, and vinegar over everything; toss and cook for 30 seconds until glossy.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a bowl or plate, top with scallion slices and Sichuan peppercorns. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring spoons

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