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A hearty bowl of glossy Beijing Beef with bell peppers and onions, coated in sweet-savory sauce, ready to be served.
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Beijing Beef

This Beijing Beef is crispy, sweet, and just a little spicy in the best way. The crispy thin slices of beef are fried until golden, and tossed in a sauce loaded with onion peppers. It tastes just like the Panda Express version, dare I say even a little better?
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Takeout
Keyword: American Chinese Food, Asian Beef, Asian Beef Recipe, Asian Beef Stir Fry, Beef Recipe, Beijing Beef, Chinese Beef, Chinese Takeout, Crispy Beef Recipe, Easy Beef Recipe, Panda Express, Sticky Beef, Sticky Beef Recipe, Sticky Crispy Beef, Sweet and Savory Beef, Sweet and Spicy Beef
Servings: 3 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef & Marinade

  • 1 lb beef thinly sliced, see note 1
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch plus another 4 tbsp for coating
  • Neutral oil for frying

Beijing Beef Sauce

  • 1 onion cut into thick wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ –1 tsp red pepper flakes to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  • Marinate your thinly sliced beef with sesame oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  • While the beef marinates, cut your onion into thick wedges and do the same with your red bell pepper.
  • Heat your oil to 375°F (190°C). Right before frying, add a little more cornstarch to the beef and toss until well coated.
  • Fry the beef in batches until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Add oil to a pan and add your onions and bell peppers, cooking until just slightly softened.
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add your crispy beef back into the pan and toss until every piece is well coated in the sauce.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice or enjoy it on its own.

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Notes

(1) Any cut of lean steak works. I love to use flank steak in this recipe, but NY strip or even ribeye works!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g