Kung Pao Beef

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4.4

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    3 People

  • Calories

    116 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Kung Pao Beef

Kung Pao Beef is a classic Szechuan recipe with tender beef, roasted peanuts and vegetables in a spicy, flavorful Kung Pao sauce. This homemade takeout classic is ready in under 20 minutes and is healthy and flavorful.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 ounces (300 grams) beef tenderloin sliced
  • 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
  • 6-8 dried red chilies seeded halved
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 lices peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced diagonally
  • 1 stalk scallion cut into rings

MARINADE

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

SAUCE

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into thin slices, rinse them under water, and pat dry with paper towels. Marinate the beef slices with cornstarch, soy sauce, Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, and sesame oil. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
  3. Heat a frying pan (or skillet) with one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until it is halfway cooked or turns brown. Remove the beef and set aside. Clean the frying pan and heat it with two tablespoons of oil. Add the ginger and garlic slices, giving them a quick stir before adding the dried red chilies.
  4. Continue stir-frying until the dried red chilies release their spicy aroma, then add the beef slices. Stir the meat a few times, then add the roasted peanuts.
  5. Finally, add the sauce mixture and stir constantly until the meat is fully cooked and evenly coated with the sauce. Dish out and sprinkle scallions on top. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 887mg (37%) Potassium 148mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 887mg 37%
Potassium 148mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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