Panda Express Copycat Beijing Beef
Panda Express Copycat Beijing Beef is a delightful dish bursting with flavor, featuring tender beef strips tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and onions. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your kitchen into an aromatic haven reminiscent of bustling Chinese markets. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Coat the flank steak slices in cornstarch.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; whisk until mixed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté bell peppers and onions until softened.
- Push veggies aside and add beef; cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour sauce over beef and vegetables; stir until well-coated and bubbly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. - Feel free to swap bell peppers for broccoli or snap peas for variety. - Garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch.