Fiery Szechuan BBQ Street Tacos

Allergens

Wheat (in flour tortillas), Soy

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Szechuan chili bean paste
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine beef sirloin with Szechuan chili bean paste, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Grill the marinated beef slices until cooked to your desired preference. Set aside.
3. Assemble tacos by placing a few grilled beef slices on each tortilla, topping with cucumber, avocado, green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves. Squeeze a lime wedge over each taco for an extra burst of flavor.
4. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.

Chef’s Insight

The key to these street tacos is the perfect balance of heat from the Szechuan chili bean paste and the cool, crunchy cucumber. Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your preference.

Notes

Don't skimp on the fresh ingredients - they add color, texture, and flavor to these tacos.