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Minced Beef with Potatoes

Spicy Minced Beef with Potatoes (Niurou Mo Shao Tudou)

Lin
This Sichuan-style minced beef with potatoes features crispy diced potatoes braised in a rich, numbing-spicy sauce. A quick, comforting one-pan meal known as a 'rice killer'.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Sichuan
Servings 3 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Chef's knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) peeled and diced into 1.5cm cubes
  • 4 tbsp ground beef approx 150g, can add more to taste
  • 2 stalks celery diced small
  • 2 long green peppers Anaheim or similar, diced
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying
  • 1 cup water

Marinade

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder Gochugaru or similar
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the ground beef with 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine and 1 tablespoon light soy sauce. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
    Marinate the Beef
  • Dice celery and green peppers into small cubes. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.5cm cubes.
    Wash and dice the celery and green peppers into small cubes. Peel the potatoes. First, slice the potatoes into thick slabs, then into strips, and finally into uniform cubes (about ½ inch or 1.5cm).
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Pan-fry potato cubes until golden and slightly blistered. Remove and set aside.
    Pan-Fry the Potatoes
  • In the same oil (medium heat), stir-fry the beef until it changes color.
    Stir-Fry the Beef
  • Add chili powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Add 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn powder to the beef.
  • Add potatoes back in. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour in water to cover potatoes. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes.
    Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes (about 1 cup).
  • Uncover, add celery and peppers. Stir fry for 30-60 seconds until just cooked but crunchy. Serve over rice.
    Finish with Greens

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition Info (per serving):
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 15g
Sodium: 980mg
Safety Note: Ensure ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Contains soy and gluten.
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