Hunan Beef Recipe

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Hunan Beef
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Directions:

  1. Remove all the fat from the beef and partially freeze beef for ease in slicing.
  2. Cut it across the grain into thin 11/2 inch slices.
  3. Place the beef slices in a container with a tight fitting lid and add the marinade in the following steps.
  4. First add the meat tenderizer by sprinkling it sparsely so that it hits each piece of meat.
  5. Next add the soy and stir.
  6. Then sprinkle on the cornstarch coating each piece.
  7. Finally add the oil and stir to coat all of the meat.
  8. Let the meat marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  9. While the meat marinates, chop the Thai chilies into tiny pieces, set them aside.
  10. Once the meat has marinated, velvet it by bringing a pot of water with the salt and just 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to boil.
  11. Add the meat and let it cook for 1 minute, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
  12. Heat the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil on high in a non stick pot or wok.
  13. Add the chilies and garlic and stir fry them for 1 minute.
  14. Add the beef, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and stir fry everything for 1 more minute then remove the wok from the heat.
  15. Serve with steamed vegetables and rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 502.91 Kcal (2106 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.85g 44%
Cholesterol 140.59mg 47%
Sodium 2875.3mg 120%
Potassium 845.53mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.77g 2%
Sugars 1.79g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 50.63g 101%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 27.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.92 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.09g 44%
Cholesterol 49.18mg 47%
Sodium 1005.77mg 120%
Potassium 295.76mg 18%
Total Carbs 2.37g 2%
Sugars 0.63g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 17.71g 101%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 28%
Calcium 9.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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