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4 from 2 votes

Kung Pao Beef

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 Tbsps canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 12 oz pkgs frozen cauliflower rice

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Sauté ginger and garlic for 2 minutes. Add beef and cook 4 minutes. Add green beans and sauté until beef is browned and crumbly and beans are tender.
  • In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, water and cornstarch. Pour sauce and water chestnuts into skillet stirring to coat beef. Cook 1-2 minutes gently stirring until thickened.
  • Prepare cauliflower rice according to package directions. Serve beef over cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g