By Fannard Watterson
Stir-fry with general tso's chicken and steak strips
8 steps
Prep:15minCook:20min
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Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry with Steak and Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that's sure to impress. This dish features tender strips of steak, juicy shredded General Tso’s chicken, and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables including bell peppers, broccoli, and onions. The stir-fry noodles are perfectly coated in a savory-sweet sauce made from duck sauce, chili garlic sauce, and a touch of soy sauce, striking a perfect balance between sweetness and a hint of spicy intrigue. Enhanced with aromatic galangal and turmeric, and garnished with basil and mint, this recipe brings an exciting combination of textures and flavors to your table. Quick and easy to prepare, it's a delightful meal for 2 to 3 servings that packs a punch of deliciousness in every bite.
Updated at: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:54:34 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories488.4 kcal (24%)
Total Fat14.5 g (21%)
Carbs55.1 g (21%)
Sugars7.7 g (9%)
Protein35 g (70%)
Sodium1274.9 mg (64%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
For the duck sauce/huy fong chili garlic sauce combination
For the stir-fry
2 cupsstir-fry noodles
¼ cupyellow bell pepper
chopped
1 cupsteak strips
medium, rare-medium well, cut similarly to beef jerky but with steak texture
1 cupchicken General Tso’s
sweet and spicy, shredded and fully cooked
1 tablespoongalangal
finely grated
1 teaspoonturmeric
1 teaspoondried basil
1 teaspoondried mint
½ cuponions
chopped
1 cupbroccoli florets
chopped
½ cupred bell peppers
1 tablespoonvegetable oil
or any other neutral oil
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Instructions
Preparing the sauce
Step 1
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the duck sauce, Huy Fong chili garlic sauce, and soy sauce. Adjust to taste if needed, aiming for a balance where the sauce is slightly more sweet than spicy.
Bowl
Measuring cup
Spoon
duck sauce2 tablespoons
chili garlic sauce1 tablespoon
soy sauce1 teaspoonCooking the stir-fry
Step 2
Cook Noodles: Cook the stir-fry noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Pot
Colander
stir-fry noodles2 cups
yellow bell pepper¼ cupStep 3
Stir-Fry Vegetables and Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli and red bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they start to become tender but still crisp. Add the chopped yellow bell pepper and continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Wok
Wooden Spoon
Spatulastir-fry noodles2 cupsyellow bell pepper¼ cup
onions½ cup
broccoli florets1 cup
red bell peppers½ cup
vegetable oil1 tablespoon
salt
pepperStep 4
Add Steak and Chicken: Add the steak strips to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the shredded sweet and spicy chicken and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
WokSpatula
steak strips1 cup
chicken General Tso’s1 cupStep 5
Season and Spice: Stir in the galangal and turmeric. Cook for another 1 minute to let the spices release their flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Measuring cupSpatulaWooden Spoon
galangal1 tablespoon
turmeric1 teaspoon
dried basil1 teaspoon
dried mint1 teaspoonvegetable oil1 tablespoonsaltpepperStep 6
Combine Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and mix well to combine with the other ingredients.
Wokstir-fry noodles2 cupsyellow bell pepper¼ cupStep 7
Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the stir-fry mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
WokStep 8
Finish and serve: Sprinkle the dried basil and mint over the stir-fry. Mix well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Remove from heat and serve immediately.(Don't add the galangal and tumeric to the garnish I stupidly added them together in the ingredients list and can't remove them from being grouped together)
SpatulaWooden Spoongalangal1 tablespoonturmeric1 teaspoondried basil1 teaspoondried mint1 teaspoonNotes
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