KUNG PAO BEEF

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Spicy Chinese beef with the crunch of peanuts. Serve with rice. Sometimes I like to make this with part beef, part chicken and part shrimp. Put the shrimp in near the end as they don't take long to cook if you'd like to try this.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, partially frozen
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
10 whole dried red chili peppers
1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces
2 green onions, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 cup water chestnut, diced (may use jicama)
steamed rice
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Slice beef diagonally, across the grain, into thin slices.
  • Combine beef, salt, egg white, and cornstarch.
  • Toss together until well mixed and set aside.
  • Stir together all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add two tbsp oil to the wok and stir-fry beef until just browned.
  • Remove from wok.
  • Add 2 more tbsp oil to wok and add peanuts and the hot peppers to the wok and cook until the peppers turn dark.
  • Remove all from wok and place with the beef.
  • Add more oil to wok if needed- and add bell peppers to wok and cook for one minute, then reduce heat on wok.
  • Add green onions, ginger and garlic to bell peppers and cook for a few moments but do not let garlic burn.
  • Add beef and peanut/pepper mixture back into wok and stir to blend.
  • Add chopped water chestnuts (chopped jicama if you prefer) and sauce mixture and cook until heated through.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

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I love this Kung Pao Beef recipe! It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


SLIENT LOVER
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This Kung Pao Beef recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


TaLi4
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I've made this Kung Pao Beef recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Charlie Miles
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I'm not a fan of Kung Pao Beef, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new Kung Pao Beef recipe.


Seljiya Karki
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This Kung Pao Beef recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet and sour dishes.


PATRICK SOZA
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I love this Kung Pao Beef recipe! It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Sultan Ahmed
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This Kung Pao Beef recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Babatunde Alimi
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I was disappointed with this Kung Pao Beef recipe. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Lana Naqqasha
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This Kung Pao Beef was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


anthony johnson
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I tried this Kung Pao Beef recipe and it was delicious! The beef was tender and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rakel
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This Kung Pao Beef was amazing! The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeff Vilson
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This was my first time making Kung Pao Beef, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. The beef was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samsul Miya
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this Kung Pao Beef was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Adeniji Gabriel
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This Kung Pao Beef recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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