Kung Pao Beef (Or Chicken) Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Beef (Or Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into cubes (See Note below); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 ounces diced green chilies; 1 red pepper, cut into squares or slices; 2 -3 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 cup canned diced bamboo shoot; 2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon hot chili oil (or more, for added spiciness); 3 dashes hot sauce (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup peanuts

Servings: persons

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into cubes (See Note below)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces diced green chilies
1 red pepper, cut into squares or slices
2 -3 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup canned diced bamboo shoot
2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon hot chili oil (or more, for added spiciness)
3 dashes hot sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup peanuts

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["Note: You may also use beef stew meat but make sure that it is a high quality
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meat.", "Place beef in bowl and sprinkle with 1 tsp olive oil, cornstarch, and pepper. Toss well.", "Cover and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.", "Heat 1 tbs olive oil in electric skillet or wok on high heat.", "Add beef and and stir fry until meat is brown (about 2 minutes).", "Remove beef.", "Add 1 tbs olive oil to skillet and then add scallions, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, garlic, ginger, sugar, and green chiles.", "Stir fry for 1 minute or so.", "Add beef, hot chile oil, and hot sauce, and stir well.", "Allow to heat thru.", "Sprinkle with peanuts and stir just before serving."]

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into cubes (See Note below), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Kung Pao Beef (Or Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Kung Pao Beef (Or Chicken)

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