Dinner for 4
Hunan Beef
Thin flank steak, peppers, onion, and aromatics cook in a spicy soy sauce with a lightly thickened finish.
$13.03for 4 servings
$3.26 per serving$13.03 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeLow-carbFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $8.99Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesVinegarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- steamed rice (optional)
- green onions (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and beef broth in a small bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat and sear the sliced flank steak for 3 to 4 minutes, until it reaches 145 F.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until it thickens and coats the beef.
- Serve the beef over steamed rice if using.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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