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Kung Pao Beef

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Kung Pao Beef is a vibrant dish that brings together tender, marinated beef, crunchy peanuts, and colorful bell peppers in a rich, savory sauce. Bursting with spicy, sweet, and umami flavors, this recipe transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, Kung Pao Beef is quick to prepare and sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced against the grain
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by slicing the beef and chopping the vegetables.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant; then remove from pan.
  4. Increase heat to high and sear marinated beef in batches until browned but not fully cooked (about 3 minutes). Set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add bell peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender (3–4 minutes). Add remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar; simmer briefly.
  6. Return beef to the pan along with peanuts; stir-fry until cooked through (2–3 minutes).
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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