Description
This Beijing Beef Stir Fry features crispy, marinated beef tossed in a sweet, spicy, and sticky sauce with bell peppers and onions. A perfect Chinese takeout favorite made right at home!
Ingredients
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Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for dusting beef)
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (for frying)
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 white onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/4 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp chili paste
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Slurry:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut the flank steak across the grain into ยผ-inch strips. In a bowl, mix beef with baking soda, white pepper, soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg white. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Cut the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, chili paste, red pepper flakes, ketchup, and vinegar. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the slurry ingredients (cornstarch and water) and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok to 350ยฐF.
- Coat marinated beef with ยผ cup cornstarch, breaking up pieces to prevent sticking. Fry in two batches for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Carefully remove excess oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the wok. Stir-fry the bell peppers, onions, and garlic on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the crispy beef and pour the sauce over, tossing to coat. Stir the slurry and pour into the center, mixing until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- Serving Suggestion: Best paired with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili paste and red pepper flakes to control heat.
- Make Ahead: Marinate the beef up to a day in advance for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg