Description
Panda Express Beijing Beef is a tantalizing stir-fry that combines tender strips of flank steak with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce. This dish balances bold flavors and stunning colors, making it an instant favorite for dinner parties or weeknight meals. Simple to prepare yet impressive on the plate, it brings restaurant-quality dining right into your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Chop the bell pepper and onion; mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch-water mixture, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Marinate the beef in half of the sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips until browned (about 3-4 minutes), then remove from pan.
- Stir-fry bell peppers and onions for about 2-3 minutes until softened. Return beef to the pan along with remaining sauce; cook until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg