Best Szechuan Beef Recipe - How To Make Szechuan Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sirloin steak, sliced very thinly against the grain
• 2 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
• 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorn
• 3 tbsp. corn starch
• 3 tbsp. peanut oil, divided
• 1 tbsp. fermented chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
• 6 to 12 dried red chilis
• 1 tbsp. whole Szechuan peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp. red chili oil
• 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 small carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. low-sodium broth or water
• 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp. sambal oelek
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 
• 1 tsp. Chinese black vinegar
• Sesame seeds, for garnish