Crockpot Szechuan Beef Recipe
This Crockpot Szechuan Beef is spicy, savory, and packed with bold flavors—and no, you don’t need a wok or chef skills. Tender beef simmers in a rich, garlicky Szechuan sauce while you go live your life. The slow cooker does all the hard work, leaving you with melt-in-your-mouth meat and a fiery, umami-packed dish. Forget bland, chewy beef—this one’s saucy, punchy, and unapologetically bold. Serve it over rice, add extra chili if you’re feeling brave, and watch your taste buds wake up. Bonus: No greasy takeout containers to deal with.
Crockpot Szechuan Beef Recipe
A spicy, garlicky slow-cooked beef dish with a rich Szechuan sauce. Bold flavors, effortless cooking, and zero need for takeout.
Ingredients
For the Beef & Sauce:
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck thinly sliced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns ground
- ½ cup beef broth
For the Vegetables & Garnish:
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
- Steamed rice for serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Thinly slice the beef.
- Mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice bell peppers.
Step 2: Assemble in the Crockpot
- Place the beef in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and broth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir.
Step 3: Let It Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- Add bell peppers in the last 30 minutes.
Step 4: Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Spoon the beef over rice.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy your homemade spicy masterpiece.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~480
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Potassium: 20%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Pro Tips for the Best Szechuan Beef
- Use beef chuck for tender, melt-in-your-mouth results.
- Want it spicier? Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
- Prefer crispier peppers? Toss them in 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with noodles instead of rice for a fun twist.
- Leftovers? They taste even better the next day, so go ahead and double the batch.
