Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Beijing Beef Stir-Fry that combines tender beef with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, cooking until browned and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the vegetables, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and stir to combine.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet, tossing everything together until the beef is heated through and well-coated in the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Beijing beef over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use leaner cuts of beef or substitute with chicken or tofu.
- Add additional vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg