Water-Boiled Beef Slices
Tender beef slices in a spicy, savory broth with dried chilies and green onions. A quick Sichuan-style dish that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, toss the 0.5 lb beef slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce. Let sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high. Add 6 dried chilies and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Pour in 2 cups water and the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 4
Add the beef slices one by one, stirring gently. Cook until just pink no longer, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and top with the 2 chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- bowl
- ladle
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