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Beijing Beef Recipe

This takeout favorite is easy to recreate at home! Tender strips of beef are marinated for extra flavor, then stir-fried until crispy. They're tossed with bell peppers and onions in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that's absolutely addictive. Serve over rice for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 6
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 wok

Ingredients

For the Beef

  • 1 lb flank steak cut into thin strips across the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon plum sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

For the veggies

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced

Instructions

  • Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl or zip top bag.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  • Pour the mixture over the steak and toss to coat. Marinade the steak for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Transfer the steak to a large bowl and sprinkle with the remaining cornstarch tossing to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, tomato paste, oyster sauce, plum sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and ginger.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the steak to the pan and fry until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan with tongs and keep warm.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook until just beginning to soften, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce over the beef. Stir fry the beef and vegetables until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg