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Kung Pao Beef

This Kung Pao Beef is loaded with juicy steak, tender-crisp veggies, a spicy sauce, and crunchy peanuts. This homemade version of a take-out classic can't be beat!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: asian beef, beef dinner, chinese beef, chinese take out, homemade chinese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 569kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak halved lengthwise, then sliced against the grain into 1/4 inch thick strips
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce or gluten-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • Roasted, salted peanuts for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, toss sliced flank steak with cornstarch until fully coated, then set aside.
  • In another medium sized bowl, whisk together beef broth, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add in onion, bell peppers, and celery and cook, stirring regularly, until the veggies are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove veggies and set aside, but reserve remaining oil in the pan.
  • To the hot oil, add in steak and cook for 2-5 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove and set aside with the veggies.
  • To the hot pan, whisk in sauce, scrapping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  • Bring to a simmer, stir in the cooked veggies and steak, and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve with garnishes and rice and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2074mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg