Beef & Broccoli vs Mongolian Beef
Certified Angus Beef® Showdown in Las Vegas
Chinese American Food meets Certified Angus Beef
Born out of necessity during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s as immigrants from China’s Guandong province, or “Canton” evolving into “Cantonese” as mistakenly pronounced by Western traders who misheard their counterparts spoke back in the mid 1800’s in modern day Hongkong, brought back the mis-spoken term began arriving in San Francisco, during the California gold rush of that era. The original traditional Chinese dish used Chinese broccoli along with beef. Since Chinese broccoli was not known or grown in the America’s until the 1920’s, the Chinese immigrants had to Fuse what vegetables was readily available at the time and is the closest to Chinese Broccoli at the time. American Broccoli was the most logical alternative, hence Beef and Broccoli in oyster sauce was born in San Francisco during the late 1800’s.
The Rise of Beef and Broccoli in Ameri
Broccoli Crowns, was a widely popular vegetable in ancient Rome, which was first brought over to America by Thomas Jefferson, who recorded the first planting of the vegetable on May 27, 1767. It was not until the 1920’s when the vegetable was made popular in the states, this time, by Italian immigrants, who have just begun to immigrate to the United States after World War I. As they began to settle in New York a fusion of the vegetables began the integration of what was available into their own cuisine-Italian food. Broccoli then, started to proliferate in the American food palette, during the 1920’s, becoming widely cultivated and available, in due part to Italian immigrants who used Broccoli in their cooking. As demand for Broccoli started to increase, the American Farmers started to plant more and more of the crop, resulting in the crop becoming oversaturated in the market due to the crops resiliency of cold temperatures. As prices for Broccoli plummets, and broccoli becoming readily available in the 1920’s, more and more Chinese chefs started to used Broccoli along with beef, with the end result being, the American Chinese food dish, Beef & Broccoli started to become widely available in San Francisco and New York popular amongst the American public along those coast at the time.
Broccoli, which is classified as a brassica vegetable, alongside green cabbage and cauliflower, is one of the vegetables with the densest nutritional value compared to other fruits or vegetables. Broccoli contains more Vitamin C than an orange, on an once, per once basis, almost the same amount of Calcium when compared to a glass of milk, it also contains one of the richest sources of Vitamin A.
Given the numerous nutritional benefits of Broccoli, it is only natural that we marry broccoli with the Best Beef on the planet in order to make The Best Beef Broccoli in Las Vegas, The Certified Angus Beef Brand®
Cooking The Best Beef and Broccoli in Las Vegas
The Mongolian Beef Meets America
First Thai and Chinese Restaurant to be a Certified Angus Beef® Licensee
Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant became the first Thai, the first Chinese, and the first Asian restaurant to be a Certified Angus Beef Licensee in 2011. To be Certified, a business must use 100% beef that is Certified Angus®. The Certified Angus Beef brand® constantly monitor the provisional records of the business in order to guarantee compliance.
The Norms for the Best Stir-Fry Beef in Las Vegas
Taste, Texture, and Aroma
It just Depends! On the mood of the diner, if you are down and need a pick me up, then a little spice will go a long way to sweeten the day, Choose Mongolian Credited Angus Beef®. The fresh cuts of Chili peppers are chosen for their medicinal properties as well as taste.
Chili Peppers are known to stimulate blood flow to the brain. If you still don’t believe that, here is a simple test: Add a lot of hot sauce to your next meal, maybe you should try the next bite or two, first, after ingesting it look in the mirror and see if your face turns pink-red…..
When a person just had a long day and wants to wine down, then we suggest the Credited Angus Beef® and Broccoli. When the gravy is mixed with steamed Jasmine Rice imported from Thailand, the combination creates an emotional response in the diner as he or she takes the bite after bite absorbing the rich brown sauce along with the tenderness of the sliced Credited Angus Beef® alongside fresh cuts of Broccoli crowns.
Ingredients, and Nutrition
As mentioned earlier, Broccoli has many nutritional properties, however so does, the bell peppers, onions, along with the ginger, and sesame in the Mongolian sauce. Broccoli hits back hard, with the fact that the green plant is considered a Superfood, since it is rich in antioxidants, Chlorophyll, Sulforaphane, Glucosinolate, and Isothiocyanates, all are cancer fighting compounds. In addition, Broccoli also contains Anti-Inflammatory properties which helps the body fight off allergies, boosting immunity and increase Cardiovascular health. Broccoli is High in Fiber, Protein, and Minerals, assisting the human brain and body’s development and prevention of heart disease, stomach disorders, among others. Nonetheless this round will have to go to Beef and Broccoli.
Travel, and Next Day Leftovers
Broccoli and Mongolian both travel well for the Off-Site dining foodie. Our recyclable plastic containers are well made and very durable, so durable in fact that the diner can use the same container the next day to heat up the leftover Beef and Broccoli, or Mongolian Beef. As a general rule, leftover should be consumed no more that 48 hours after it is made.
Appearance, and Consistency
Bell Peppers, Sliced Onions, Spicy Chilis, Oh My, that is what the Broccoli Beef diner is saying to the Mongolian Beef lover, as it appears that Mongolian Wins this category just by the intense aroma of the hot chili sauce. Not all is lost however, the Beef and Broccoli with all its blandness, does stay consistent in a good way. A great fallback dish where you know you need the nutrients.
Cast Your Vote which Certified Angus Beef is the Best in Las Vegas Do you Prefer?
Serving Lunch and Dinner daily from 11:30am to 9:30pm, the restaurant is currently dark on Wednesday’s. We offer soft drinks along with an extensive list of Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Every menu item is available for Dine-in, Take-Out, Delivery, and Catering. Our delivery staff delivers within a five-mile radius, where we also Cater valley wide. In addition, diners are able to access the major third party delivery services, where our menu is available. The restaurant is located just half mile west of “The Wynn” resort by the Las Vegas Strip. We are located on the Southwest corner of Spring Mountain Road and South Valley View Boulevard at: 3505 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103. For reservations, call 702-247-4120.
Founded in 1973, Kung Fu restaurant serves the most authentic Thai cuisine along with Chinese food. The average entree is under $18 and most patrons order family style. We are proud to be the first, Asian restaurant in Las Vegas to become 100% Angus Beef Certified, and the only Thai & Chinese restaurant to receive this certification.