King Pao Beef Recipe

Name: King Pao Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion; 10 pieces small dry chile; Water; 1/2 small can black bean sauce; 1 bottle sweet chili sauce; 8 ounces tomato paste; 4 ounces sugar; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 (12-ounce) NY strip steak; 1 cup potato starch; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped; 6 ounces peanuts; 4 pieces choi sum (baby bok choy may be substituted), steamed

Servings: persons

1/2 medium onion
10 pieces small dry chile
Water
1/2 small can black bean sauce
1 bottle sweet chili sauce
8 ounces tomato paste
4 ounces sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 (12-ounce) NY strip steak
1 cup potato starch
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
6 ounces peanuts
4 pieces choi sum (baby bok choy may be substituted), steamed

1
Roughly chop and saute the onion.
2
Puree in blender with dry chiles and water.
3
Add black bean sauce, sweet chili sauce, and tomato paste and puree.
4
Adjust flavor with sugar.
5
Add water, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
6
Fill wok with enough oil to fry or poach the beef.
7
Slice the beef into strips and coat lightly with potato starch.
8
Carefully fry in hot oil for 2 minutes.
9
Add enough sauce to coat meat.
10
Just before plating add scallions, cilantro, and peanuts.
11
Garnish with steamed choi sum.

485

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 medium onion, 10 pieces small dry chile, Water, 1/2 small can black bean sauce, and more.

Yes, King Pao Beef falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

King Pao Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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