May 20, 2026

Szechwan Crispy Beef and Green Beans

Name: Szechwan Crispy Beef and Green Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. (30 mL) peanut, earth balance creamy peanut butter or other oil; 1 1/2 lb. (750 g) top sirloin steak, cut into strips against the grain, or pre-cut stir-fry strips; 1 egg white, beaten until frothy; 1/2 cup (125 mL) cornstarch; 1 jar (355 mL) VH® Szechwan Stir-Fry Sauce; 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil; 1 lb. (500 g) green beans; 3/4 cup (175 mL) sliced red pepper; 1/4 cup sesame seeds or chopped green onion (optional)

20

Prep Time Minutes
35
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Beef,
Vegetable,
Under 45 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian,
Valentine's Day,
Chinese New Year

Ingredients

2 tbsp. (30 mL) peanut, earth balance creamy peanut butter or other oil
1 1/2 lb. (750 g) top sirloin steak, cut into strips against the grain, or pre-cut stir-fry strips
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
1/2 cup (125 mL) cornstarch
1 jar (355 mL) VH® Szechwan Stir-Fry Sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
1 lb. (500 g) green beans
3/4 cup (175 mL) sliced red pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds or chopped green onion (optional)

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in non-stick wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss beef strips with egg white in bowl; remove. Coat with cornstarch. In batches, fry beef in hot oil until crispy, adding more oil as necessary. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels or cooling rack; keep warm.
Step two

Stir VH® Szechwan Stir-Fry Sauce, sesame oil and green beans into wok. Add red pepper; cook until beans are tender crisp.
Step three

Remove veggies to platter with tongs, top with crispy beef, then spoon remaining sauce from wok over beef. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or green onion, if desired.