Beijing Beef: Easy Homemade Recipe for a Flavorful Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on a classic dish with this easy Beijing Beef recipe, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef flank steak
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, and stir-fry the beef until browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking until veggies are tender.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, water, and sesame oil; pour over the beef and vegetables.
- Stir and cook until the sauce thickens; serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beijing Beef, Homemade Recipe, Asian Cuisine