Description
Beijing Beef is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully combines crispy flank steak with a sweet and spicy glaze, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Accompanied by vibrant bell peppers and onions, this recipe captures the essence of Chinese cuisine right in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, Beijing Beef promises to impress your family and friends, turning every meal into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, chili paste, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Marinate beef in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook half of the marinated beef until browned (about 3 minutes per side).
- Remove beef and sauté bell peppers and onions until tender (around 5 minutes).
- Return beef to the skillet and pour remaining marinade over; stir until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg