Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken or turkey
- 1/8 teaspoon each Salt and pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Butterhead, green leaf or romaine lettuce, washed, dried and separated into leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, for garnish
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s nicely browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 2: Meanwhile, mash black beans with a fork in a small bowl. Add ketchup, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir and mash until a thick paste forms. If you happen to use Penzy's Sichuan peppercorn seasoning, it contains salt, so adjust accordingly.
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Step 3: Add the beans to the chicken, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Step 4: Add ½ cup water and green beans and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
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Step 5: Cook, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens and the beans are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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Step 6: Serve on lettuce cups, on rice or noodles.
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Step 7: Top with chopped cilantro and chopped pistachio.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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