Hello foodies! Today, I have a recipe that is sure to satisfy your cravings for Chinese takeout – Panda Express Beijing Beef. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t feel like cooking, but still want a delicious and satisfying meal. Plus, making it at home means you can customize it to your liking and avoid any unnecessary additives.
Before we get to the recipe, let’s talk about the history of Beijing beef. This dish is a popular Chinese-American dish that combines crispy beef with a sweet and tangy sauce. It is said to have originated in the capital city of Beijing and was brought to the United States by Chinese immigrants.
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π Top tip
Now, let’s move on to the recipe. Here are a few tips to make sure your Panda Express Beijing Beef turns out perfectly:
Tip 1: Cut the beef into thin strips against the grain for the most tender meat.
Tip 2: Marinate the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg white for at least 30 minutes before cooking to create a crispy, golden-brown crust.
Tip 3: Use a wok or a large skillet to stir-fry the beef and vegetables to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, cut into thin strips against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg white. Add the beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water to make the sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef strips and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Serve the Panda Express Beijing Beef over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
And there you have it, folks! A delicious and easy recipe for Panda Express Beijing Beef that you can make in the comfort of your own home. I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of this Chinese-American classic. Happy cooking!
π Recipe
Panda Express Beijing Beef
INGREDIENTS
For the beef:
- 1 lb flank steak cut into thin strips against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg white. Add the beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water to make the sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef strips and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Serve the Panda Express Beijing Beef over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
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