Red-cooked Beef with Noodles

Recipe Description

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* Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs (700 g) stew beef cut into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes
  • 3 inch (8 cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and flattened with the side of a cleaver or knife, but not chopped
  • 3 scallions (spring onions) white and green parts, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths
  • ½ cup (125 ml) peanut oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Szechwan peppercorns
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) granulated sugar|sugar
  • 3 tbs (45 ml) soy sauce
  • ½ lb (250 g) Chinese noodles or fettuccine, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 scallions (spring onions) white and green parts, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl combine the beef, ginger, garlic, the 3 scallions, hot pepper flakes, and Szechwan peppercorns.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok or large, heavy skillet until the surface of the oil shimmers and a few small wisps of smoke appear.
  3. Add the meat and seasonings and stir fry over maximum heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the granulated sugar|sugar and soy sauce and continue stir frying for 2 more minutes.
  5. Pour in enough water to cover the meat; and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cook covered for 1½ to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
  7. To serve, place a portion of noodles in the bottom of a soup bowl and ladle the beef on top of the noodles, making sure everyone gets a generous helping of the sauce, and sprinkle with the sliced scallions.
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