Kung Pao Beef
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Kung Pao Beef
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Better than takeout, this kung pao beef recipe is made with strips of flank steak that are seared until the edges are caramelized with bell peppers, onions, and crunchy peanuts, tossed in a drool-worthy sauce!
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Ingredients
For the beef
- 1 pound beef Flank Steak cut in ¼” thick pieces
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Veggies
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons peanuts
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 bunch green onions chopped, white and green
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the steak, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef and sear for one minute on each side. Then remove and place on a plate.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bell pepper and onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in peanuts, ginger and green onions. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Then add the beef back in as well.
- For the sauce:
- Add all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir together.
- Pour into the skillet, stir and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- Add other veggies like snowpeas, broccoli, carrots. Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Allow to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave on a microwave safe plate for 30 seconds to a minute.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1215mg
(51%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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