How to Make Beijing Beef So Good You’ll Make it Again… & Again – A Quick Dinner Idea

You know when you’re craving something but are just tired of eating out? Yup, ladies and gentlemen that was me craving Beijing Beef from you know where. So it’s pretty obvious what I did next isn’t it? You’re right… I made Beijing Beef in the comfort of my own home. And now, I’m going to show you how to make yet another quick dinner idea as well.

Why Beijing Beef?

If you’ve ever had Beijing Beef from Panda Express- or anywhere else- then you understand why Beijing Beef. It’s sweet, tangy, chewy (but not too chewy like an overcooked steak), and somehow also crispy. Truly, it’s a masterpiece, that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. Now, be sure to add veggies on the side dish because it never gave healthy.

Even though the main reason to make it is because it’s delicious, it’s also pretty satisfying to know you can create something just as good—or maybe even better—right at home.

And the best part? You can make as much as you want. For yourself, your family, your friends—or save some for later.

If you are a mommy reading, this is another quick dinner idea perfect for the family to enjoy and give you no issues for the rest of the evening. So, are you ready? Here’s how to make Beijing Beef So Good You’ll Make it Again… & Again.

How to Make Beijing Beef So Good You’ll Make it Again… & Again

Course: DinnerDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4-5

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Quick family dinner idea that will leave everyone asking for more: Delicious Beijing Beef

Ingredients

• Beef

• 1-3 Pounds of Eye of Round Beef (I used about 3lbs)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or any vinegar of your choice)

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 cup cornstarch

• Salt (to taste)

• Black pepper (to taste)

• Sauce

• 4 tbsp soy sauce

• 4 tbsp Hoisin sauce

• 4 tbsp Oyster sauce

• 4 tbsp vinegar

• 4 tbsp ketchup

• 3 tbsp brown sugar

• Hot sauce (to taste)

• Other

• 3/4 white onion chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 8-10 Cloves Garlic, minced

Directions

• Thinly slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
• In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, water, and cornstarch.
  Mix well until the beef is evenly coated, then set aside
• Roughly chop the onion and red bell pepper.
  Mince the garlic and set everything aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
  Mix until smooth and set aside.
• In a wok or large frying pan, shallow-fry the marinated beef in oil until golden brown and crispy.
  Remove the beef from the pan and drain any excess oil.
• In the same wok or pan (with a light coating of oil), add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  Stir-fry until fragrant and the veggies begin to soften—about 5 minutes.
• Pour the prepared sauce into the wok with the vegetables.
  Stir and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
• Return the cooked beef to the pan.
  Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
• Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
  Enjoy!

Notes

• This recipe feeds 4-5 people, so cut in ingredients in half if you are not looking to make a big batch.
• This is a quick family dinner idea that you might find yourself making often- just a heads up.
• Always measure with your ❤️

Prepping the Beef

Thinly slice your beef against the grain—this helps make it more tender and easier to chew, especially since it’s a more affordable cut.

Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, water, and cornstarch to the sliced beef.
Mix well until the beef is evenly coated, then set it aside until you’re ready to cook.

Prepping the Veggies

Roughly chop up your white onion and red bell pepper and set aside. You can roughly chop or mince your garlic cloves and set aside as.

Making the Beijing Beef Sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
(The exact measurements are listed above, but remember pookie, we also measure with our ❤️ around here.)

Set the sauce aside until it’s time to use.

Making the Beijing Beef – Quick Family Idea

In a wok or frying pan, shallow-fry the marinated beef slices until golden brown—about 2 minutes per side.
Once cooked, remove the beef and drain the excess oil.

In the same lightly oiled pan, add your chopped veggies. Stir-fry over medium heat until fragrant and slightly softened—about 5 minutes.

Next, pour in the prepared sauce and mix it with the veggies. Let it simmer and reduce for 5–10 minutes over medium-high heat until slightly thickened.

Once the sauce has reduced, add the cooked beef back into the pan and toss until everything is well coated.

Turn off the heat, serve hot over rice or noodles, and enjoy!

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