Ingredients for Beijing Beef
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 0 Egg
- 0 Salt
- 0 Water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0 Sambal Oelek
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 0 Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
- rice, for serving
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How to Make Beijing Beef
- **Marinate the Beef:** In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce (or dry sherry), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 clove minced garlic. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef strips to a sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over beef, seal, and massage to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better!).
- **Prepare the Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
- **Fry the Beef:** Drain the marinade from the beef. Toss the beef slices with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Fry the beef in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove from wok and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- **Stir-fry Vegetables:** Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger; stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- **Combine and Serve:** Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, bringing to a boil and stirring until thickened. Add the cooked beef, tossing to coat evenly. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
93 g
Sugar
225g
Fat
40g
Carbs
37g
