Kung Pao Beef

Ingredients

• FOR THE MARINADE
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• FOR THE REST OF THE DISH
• 2 tablespoons peanuts or 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 scallions (cut into 1/2” pieces)
• 1 red bell pepper (cut into pieces)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine or 3 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbl. water)
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts
• 1 small onion (cubed & segments separated)
• 2 tablespoons brown bean sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
• rice (optional)