Kung Pao Beef

ChineseBeefAdvanced30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each lb. Beef boneless sirloin or flank steak
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 dash white pepper
  • 2 each Hot green chilies
  • 2 each Green onions (with tops)
  • 1 each Red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp Finely chopped ginger root
  • 2 tbsp Brown bean sauce
  • 0.5 cup Diced canned bamboo shoots
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Skinless raw peanuts, roasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Toss beef, 1 tablespoon oil, the cornstarch, salt and white pepper in glass or plastic bowl.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cut chilies into thin slices (remove seeds and membrane if desired).

  5. 5

    Cut onions diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

  6. 6

    Cut bell pepper into 3/4 inch squares.

  7. 7

    Heat 12-inch skillet or wok until very hot.

  8. 8

    Add 2 tablespoons oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom.

  9. 9

    Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes or until beef is brown.

  10. 10

    Remove beef from skillet.

  11. 11

    Heat skillet until very hot.

  12. 12

    Add 2 tablespoons oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom.

  13. 13

    Add chilies, garlic, ginger root, bean sauce and bamboo shoots; stir-fry 1 minute.

  14. 14

    Add beef, bell pepper and sugar; stir-fry 1 minute.

  15. 15

    Stir in onions.

  16. 16

    Sprinkle with peanuts.

Tags

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