You know the deal, you know what’s up, this recipe is boutta change your life. Crispy beef with Rice noodles… but the sauce. Oh man, the sauce. I hope you’re ready for it.
However, I implore you to take the chance here to let your creative juices flow & to take a stab at improvising. Do use the sauce below as a base, because it’s smackin’, but if you have some sort of ingredients in the fridge or cupboard that you really rock with… add a splash to your sauce bowl. Trust. Part of what makes cooking so fulfilling is learning how to do your own thang, so give it a shot!
790 Kcal | 54g Protein | 80g Carbohydrates | 27g Fat
Kung Pao Beef With Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
The BEEF
- 2 lbs Beef sirloin Any lean steak, cut into thin strips
- 4 tbsp Corn Starch
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce I recommend the "less sodium" version
The Other Stuff
- 8 oz Rice Noodles
- 3 cups Broccoli
- 6 oz Carrots Matchstix or cut into small pieces
- 4 Cloves Garlic Or more if you'd likfe
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
The SAUCE
- 8 tbsp Soy Sauce I recommend the "less sodium" version
- 6 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ginger Root Minced
- 1 tbsp Mongolian Fire Oil Sesame Oil for Milder Version
- 1/2 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder version
Instructions
- Cut lean steak into thin strips2 lbs Beef sirloin
- Mix soy sauce & cornstarch in medium bowl, then add steak & mix well. Marinate for 20 minutes but no more than an hour to tenderize the beef. This step is optional but highly recommended.4 tbsp Corn Starch, 4 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 lbs Beef sirloin
- Begin preparing noodles according to package directions.8 oz Rice Noodles
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ginger root, fire oil, & red pepper flakes. Scoop out a tiny bit with a fork to give it a taste, & add whatever else you think might complement that flavor.8 tbsp Soy Sauce, 6 tbsp Hoisin Sauce, 1/3 cup Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp Ginger Root, 1 tbsp Mongolian Fire Oil, 1/2 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Heat your skillet over high heat, & then add olive oil. Once it is hot & shimmering, add the beef in a single layer. Be careful not to crowd the skillet, & use two pans or do two batches if necessary. Stir fry until the beef is no longer pink. ~3-4 minutes per side. Then, transfer to a plate.2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Add the carrots, broccoli, & minced garlic, carrots, & broccoli to the plan & stir fry until the vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).3 cups Broccoli, 6 oz Carrots, 4 Cloves Garlic
- Combine the beef, noodles, & then the sauce with the vegetables in the skillet. Toss together until well combined. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The Kung Pao Noodle Bowl: Your Meal Prep BFF
Let’s face it, weeknights can be a warzone. Between work, errands, and that never-ending to-do list, who has time to slave over a hot stove? Enter this Kung Pao Beef with Noodles recipe, your new best friend in the meal prep world. This bad boy whips up in no time, creates enough delicious portions to conquer your lunchbox blues for days, and leaves you with more time to do, well, whatever it is you ninjas do in your free time.
Flavortown in Every Bite (and Leftover)
We all know the struggle of reheated leftovers – that sad, dried-out mess that mocks your past culinary enthusiasm. But fear not, Kung Pao warriors! This recipe is specifically designed to retain its magic, even after a stint in the fridge. The sauce stays gloriously vibrant, the noodles perfectly springy, and the beef – oh, the beef – remains melt-in-your-mouth tender. Leftovers have never tasted this good.
Spice Up Your Meal Prep Routine (Literally)
The beauty of this recipe is its built-in adaptability. Want fiery Kung Pao that’ll set your taste buds ablaze? Crank up the chili flakes! Craving a more mellow experience suitable for spice-shy colleagues? Tone it down a notch. No matter your spice preference, this recipe lets you customize your Kung Pao to your own personal flavor volcano.
Become a Kung Pao Noodle Master: The Meal Prep Arena Awaits!
This recipe is just the springboard for your Kung Pao noodle mastery. Feeling adventurous? Throw in a rainbow of veggies for added texture and nutrition. Need a vegetarian option? Swap the beef for tofu and watch the plant-powered flavor party begin. The possibilities are endless! So conquer your meal prep woes, unleash your inner Kung Pao master, and share your noodle-dappled masterpieces online.
But before you embark on your glorious noodle adventure, do us a solid and rate this recipe! Did it turn you into a Kung Pao legend, leaving your coworkers weak in the knees (from hunger, obviously)? Or maybe you have some super-secret Kung Pao noodle hacks to share? Leave a comment and let us know what makes your Kung Pao sing!