Kung Pao Beef Recipe

Kung Pao Beef Recipe

Chinese Beef and Bell Peppers

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 1h 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

For the Additional Marinade Mix:

For Grilling the Steak:

Nutritional Information

444
calories
15,7g
fat
43,5g
carbohydrates
29,3g
protein
69mg
cholesterol
584mg
sodium
Kung Pao Beef Recipe

Recipe Description

Kung Pao Beef originates from China and has an authentic flavor to the Western Culture. This recipe is the real deal with a chili and soya sauce marinade over braised flank steak and mixed with peanuts and bell pepper for added flavor that pops in the mouth giving you a fiery meal that is quite delicious. You can adjust the tastes of sweet, salty and savory as you wish. Either way the aromas and flavors will have you coming back for more. 

To make Kung Pao Beef, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Kung Pao Beef Recipe

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season flank steak

    3 min
    Step 1 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    In a mixing bowl, combine chili paste, soy sauce, sherry, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil and then transfer to a large resealable bag with flank steak.

  2. 2

    Refrigerate to marinade

    1h
    Step 2 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Place in the refrigerator for 1-8 hours to marinade.

  3. 3

    Set aside steak

    2 min
    Step 3 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Remove flank steak from marinade and set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare added marinade mixture

    3 min
    Step 4 - Kung Pao Beef RecipeStep 4 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    In a saucepan, pour the remaining marinade and add chicken broth, nuts and cornstarch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.

  5. 5

    Preheat grill. Oil vegetables

    5 min
    Step 5 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Preheat grill or grill pan. Brush vegetables with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Grill steak

    10 min
    Step 6 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Grill the flank steak on the preheated grill for 1 minute per side then reduce heat and continue cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side.

  7. 7

    Grill peppers

    2 min
    Step 7 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Over medium heat, grill pepper halves for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned.

  8. 8

    Rest

    5 min
    Step 8 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Remove steak and peppers from the grill and set aside for 5 minutes to rest.

  9. 9

    Cut

    2 min
    Step 9 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Once rested, carve steaks and cut bell peppers into strips.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Kung Pao Beef Recipe

    Place a portion of rice onto a serving plate and top with steak and pepper strips. Spoon sauce over the top then serve and enjoy!

Why order take-out when you can make your own Kung Pao Beef Chinese dish at home. Serve it with fluffy white rice and have the real deal. Share your dinner time pictures with us and tag #cookmerecipes online!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Ulysse Dubois
February 15, 2025
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So I tried this Kung Pao Beef recipe last week, and I gotta say, it was realy good. My wife and I love a bit of heat in our meals, and this one didn’t dissapoint. The flavors mix so well! Even my kids enjoyed it, and that’s a win in our house. A keeper for sure.

Olivia
August 9, 2024
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Oh my gosh, this Kung Pao Beef is simply great! I whipped it up for the fam last weekend and they went bonkers for it. The flavours were bang on, and it was super easy to make. It really made our dinner night special, can't wait to do it again for mates!

Olivia Smith
December 28, 2023
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Superb!

Xavier
December 11, 2023
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Exquisite flavors, easy! This Kung Pao Beef was a hit at our family dinner. My kids loved the crunch of the peanuts! Will definitely make it again for our next gathering.

Henry
November 4, 2023
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Absolutely loved this Kung Pao Beef! It was so simple to make. My wife and I had friends over, and they couldn't get enough of it. Will def do again!

Olivia
October 5, 2023
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Superb! I made this Kung Pao Beef for my friends' gathering and everyone loved it. The flavors blend perfectly and it's easy to make. You won't regret trying this recipe!

Zoe
September 7, 2023
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Family loves it. The first time I tried this Kung Pao Beef, my kids were hesitant, but they ended up asking for seconds. The balance of flavors is just perfect. It's a staple in our weekly meal plan now.

Randy
September 28, 2022
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Superb

Ursula Johnson
August 28, 2022
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I tried the Kung Pao Beef last weekend for a family dinner. The flavors were fantastic and the blend of spices brought back memories of my travels in China. It was easy to prepare and everyone loved it! A great dish I’ll make again.

Mia
March 18, 2022
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I made this Kung Pao Beef last week, and it was exceptional! My husband loved it, especially the mix of spices. I never knew cooking could be this easy. I felt so proud serving it to friends!

Chris
November 2, 2020
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Simply delicious meal!

Yohan Smith
April 14, 2020
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Super!

Athina
November 9, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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