Tuesday’s Cupful: Background on Crispy Beef

A sexy layered dish 

We’ll go out on a limb and gamble that biting into servings of our rendition of Crispy Beef mean that you’ll be making it for many years to come in the comfort of your own home. The contrast of tangy, hot, and sweet flavors add so much character to this entrée. The crispy texture, which is made possible by deep frying, coupled with the spicy sauce constitute mainstays of dishes from the Szechuan region of China. Szechuan cuisine often calls for chili peppers and prodigious use of the stir-fry wok. The Mixed Stew crew went mild on its recipe spin compared to more elaborate variations.