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Kung Pao Beef

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/kung-pao-beef/

Ingredients

The stir fry

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds flank steak
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onion cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 4-6 pieces dried red chilies
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • to taste salt and pepper

The sauce

  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
  2. Coat the flank steak with cornstarch, salt, and pepper, then cook in the pan until golden brown.
  3. Remove the steak and keep it warm covered with foil.
  4. Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the onion and bell peppers until softened.
  5. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Return the beef to the pan and stir in peanuts and chilies.
  7. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  8. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil, cooking until thickened.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
295
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
35g
Sodium
788mg
Cholesterol
173mg

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