
Beijing Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toss beef with cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine, salt, and black pepper
- Let marinate for 15 minutes
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat
- Cook beef in batches until browned and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch
- Remove beef and set aside
- Add bell peppers and onions to the wok, stir-fry for 3 minutes
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds
- In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes
- Return beef to the wok and add sauce
- Toss everything together for 2 minutes until well coated
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
- Serve immediately over steamed rice
Special Notes
This Beijing beef recipe recreates the popular Panda Express dish with crispy beef and sweet-spicy sauce. The key is getting a good sear on the beef to create crispy edges. The combination of hoisin sauce and oyster sauce creates the signature sweet and savory flavor. For best results, slice the beef very thin and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice and steamed vegetables.