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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.