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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
Water-Boiled Beef Slices
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high. Add 6 dried chilies and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in 2 cups water and the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. Step 4

    Add the beef slices one by one, stirring gently. Cook until just pink no longer, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 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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