One Pan Hunan Beef Recipe
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Main Course
One Pan Hunan Beef Recipe
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Hunan Beef is a quick and easy, one-pan stir-fry that's spicy and bold, better than takeout, and it can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak cut into long thin strips across the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini cut into rounds
- 1 cup green beans ends trimmed
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
GARNISH:
- green onions chopped
- sesame seeds
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Instructions
- In a bowl, add ¼ cup cornstarch and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir to combine with a fork. Add beef pieces and toss to coat well.
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef pieces and cook them in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan, and cook until they are crispy and golden brown. If needed, cook in batches. Remove beef from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add a bit more vegetable oil, if needed, to the pan and add the vegetables. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until tender and lightly browned on both sides.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the sauce. Stir and coat the vegetables and chicken for 1 minute, then turn the heat off.
- Transfer the Hunan beef to a plate or bowl and serve it with a side of white rice.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- As I stated in the ingredients list, I prefer and recommend flank steaks to make Hunan beef. It is the most common cut of meat for this recipe and the most economical choice, which is why it is often found in restaurants. It is also known as skirt steak, London broil, hanger steak, butcher’s steak, or just beef steak. The taste is rich, beefy, and bold, with a distinct grain and chewiness if it's not cut correctly. It should always be sliced against the grain.
- Keep the vegetables moving while cooking them so they do not get overly browned on any side.
- Freeze the meat for 30 minutes first, so it is easier to slice. It has to be cut against the grain with a sharp knife, so be sure to do it properly.
- Cut all the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Use your favorite chili paste for this recipe. It's a preference, so there's no right or wrong answer.
- In a hurry? Use frozen vegetables. Grab a bag of mixed veggies and use them.
- Have everything prepared ahead of time because everything cooks quickly in this stir-fry meal.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the meat, or it will steam instead of browning. It takes a bit longer, but it is worth it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1135mg
(47%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1270IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
51.4mg
(57%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1135mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 51.4mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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