Kung Pao Beef
Make authentic Kung Pao Beef at home with this easy recipe. It's spicy, nutty, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients :
- 1 pound beef steak thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 6-8 dried red chilies
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions :
- Marinate Beef: Mix beef slices with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cornstarch. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Prep Veggies: While beef is marinating, dice your bell peppers and gather your peanuts and chilies.
- Make Sauce: Mix remaining soy sauce with water in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Beef: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until it's no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Veggies: In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry bell peppers and chilies for 2 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Combine: Add the beef back to the wok. Add peanuts.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir well.
- Thicken Sauce: Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve Hot: Dish it out and serve immediately with your choice of side.
