Kung Poa Beef

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb Beef, lean is better
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp ketchup, tomato
  • 2 tbsp cooking white wine
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp Black pepper corns
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 each fresh hot chillies like Serrano or jalapeno, more or less to taste
  • 2 cup mixed veggies, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves, chopped
  • 2 each green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Slice beef into pieces.
  2. Mine were about 1/2 inch by 2 inches.
  3. But make them whatever size you like.
  4. I was using a sirloin steak this time.
  5. I cut it in half lengthwise, and sliced each half.
  6. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper in a small bowl, mix well
  7. Add cornstarch, mix until all is coated, set aside
  8. In a small container, I used a coffee mug, mix together the sauce ingredients.
  9. Set aside
  10. Using a stir-fry, wok, or skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil, heat on medium high
  11. Add about 1/3 of your fresh chillies, sliced or diced, to oil, stir for about 30 seconds
  12. Add veggies to pan, stir-fry until about done 3-4 minutes, remove and set aside
  13. Add remaining 2 tablespoon oil to your pan, allow to heat up, about 30 seconds
  14. Roughly crush the pepper corns, add to the pan, stir for about 1 minute
  15. Remaining fresh chillies, add them to the pan, stir for 1 minute
  16. Add beef to pan, stir-fry until brown (not done, just browned), 2 - 3 minutes
  17. Add peanuts to meat, keep stirring, 1 minute
  18. Add veggies back in, keep stirring, 2 minutes to warm through.
  19. Give sauce one final stir, add to pan, keep stirring
  20. When the sauce has reduced and thickened, reduce heat to medium low, stir 1 minute to allow heat to reduce in pan.
  21. Add cilantro and green onions, stir for 1 more minute
  22. Serve.
  23. We usually serve ours over rice, but I could see this over noodles also.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

655 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.6g 35% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 13.6g 49% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2353.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2010mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 30mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 331.8mcg 37% DV
Vitamin C 175.6mg 100% DV
Calcium 478.5mg 37% DV
Iron 14.8mg 82% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Soy Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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