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Kung Pao Beef with Noodles

Kung Pao Beef With Noodles

4.50 from 2 votes
676 Calories | 49g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Beef:

  • 1.5 lbs lean steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

For the Noodles & Veggies:

  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 6 oz carrots matchstick-cut or thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • olive oil spray

For the Sauce:

  • 8 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 6 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp Mongolian fire oil or sesame oil for a milder version
  • ½ tbsp red pepper flakes adjust for spice preference

Instructions
 

Prep & Marinate the Beef:

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch.
    2 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • Add sliced beef and coat evenly.
    1.5 lbs lean steak
  • Set aside while you prepare the noodles and sauce

Cook the Noodles:

  • Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
    8 oz rice noodles
  • Drain and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ginger, fire oil, and red pepper flakes.
    8 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 6 tbsp hoisin sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp Mongolian fire oil, ½ tbsp red pepper flakes
  • Taste-test and adjust seasonings as needed.

Stir-Fry the Beef:

  • Heat a skillet over high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Stir-fry beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  • Remove beef and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

  • In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, broccoli, and carrots.
    3 cups broccoli florets, 6 oz carrots, 4 cloves garlic, olive oil spray
  • Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until veggies are slightly tender but still crisp.

Combine & Serve:

  • Return beef to the skillet, add noodles, and pour in the sauce.
  • Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Serve immediately or divide into meal prep containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 49gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 2247mgPotassium: 1230mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 7828IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 5mg