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Fiery Kung Pao Beef Stir-Fry: Spicy Chinese Beef with Peanuts

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Kung Pao Beef Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥩 Recipe Category: Steak
🔥 Keywords: Peppers, Vegetable, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Stir Fry
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 4

Description:
Indulge in the fiery flavors of this classic Chinese dish, Kung Pao Beef, where tender slices of beef are tossed with vibrant peppers, crunchy peanuts, and a savory sauce. Perfectly balanced with a kick of spice and the satisfying crunch of peanuts, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice for a complete meal. For a twist, consider incorporating chicken and shrimp alongside the beef to create a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 653
  • Fat Content: 44.3g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 10.5g
  • Cholesterol Content: 69.7mg
  • Sodium Content: 1183.3mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 18.8g
  • Fiber Content: 4.1g
  • Sugar Content: 5.2g
  • Protein Content: 46g

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
1 1/2 Beef (sliced)
1/2 Salt
1 Egg white
1 Cornstarch
4 Red bell pepper
1/2 Green onions
10 Garlic cloves
1 Ginger (thumb-sized)
2 Water chestnuts
4 Hot peppers
1/2 Peanuts
1 Steamed rice
1 Soy sauce
1/4 Rice wine
1 Dry sherry
2 Rice vinegar
1 Sugar
1 Chicken broth
1 Cornstarch

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef diagonally, against the grain, into thin slices.

  2. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the beef slices with salt, egg white, and cornstarch. Toss together until well mixed, then set aside to marinate.

  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice wine, dry sherry, rice vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.

  4. Stir-fry the Beef: Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until it is just browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

  5. Cook the Peanuts and Peppers: Add two more tablespoons of oil to the wok. Stir-fry the peanuts and hot peppers until the peppers turn dark. Remove the peanuts and peppers from the wok and combine them with the cooked beef.

  6. Sauté the Bell Peppers: If needed, add more oil to the wok. Add the bell peppers and cook for about a minute. Reduce the heat on the wok.

  7. Add Aromatics: Add the green onions, ginger, and garlic to the bell peppers. Cook for a few moments, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

  8. Combine Ingredients: Return the beef and peanut/pepper mixture to the wok. Stir to blend all the ingredients together.

  9. Incorporate Water Chestnuts: Add chopped water chestnuts (or chopped jicama) to the wok.

  10. Pour in the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the wok. Cook until everything is heated through and well combined.

  11. Serve: Serve the Kung Pao Beef hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy the explosive flavors and delightful textures of this Kung Pao Beef dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of China!

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