Kung-pao Beef Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
Stir-Fry Ingredients
Sauce
Method
Marinating the Beef
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- 2
Marinate the Beef
Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Sauce
- 3
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Stir-Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
- 5
Cook the Beef
Add the marinated beef to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked beef back into the skillet along with the dried red chilies and the prepared sauce. Stir well to combine everything.
- 8
Finish with Peanuts and Green Onions
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through. Stir in the chopped peanuts and green onions.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the Kung-Pao Beef hot over steamed rice or noodles.
