Copycat recipes are so easy to make and enjoy right at home! For more copycat recipes try this Olive Garden salad, my Chili’s skillet queso, or my favorite Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade.
Panda Express Beijing Beef
Panda Express is known for tasty dishes like their Beijing beef. Tender beef strips are marinated and then coated in cornstarch to help crisp the outside as they get stir-fried. Tossed with onion, red bell pepper, and a sweet tangy sauce, it’s bursting with flavors and textures! Chinese-American dishes are a favorite in our house! They’re better than take-out and easy to make at home. If you like this Beijing beef then I have some great recipes for you to add to your weekly menu. Make this beef and broccoli, my cashew chicken, or bang bang chicken. I’m all about tasty dinner ideas!
Ingredients You Will Need
Restaurant-quality Beijing beef, but from the comfort of your own home! These are all the ingredients you’ll need to make the most perfect tender beef smothered in an amazing sauce. All measurements can be found below in the recipe card.
Marinade
Flank Steak: Cut into strips against the grain. Egg: The egg helps the marinade stick to the beef. Soy Sauce: Feel free to use low-sodium if you prefer. Cornstarch: Gives the steak the crispy coating as it cooks.
Stir Fry
Vegetable Oil: For frying. Feel free to use canola oil if you prefer. Red Bell Pepper: Chopped into 1-inch pieces. Any bell pepper works here! Yellow Onion: Diced or chopped, whichever way you prefer. Onion adds great flavor and texture.
Sauce
Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness to the sauce. Rice Vinegar: This adds tang to the sauce. I love to use rice vinegar because it has a touch of sweetness. Tomato Paste: Helps to thicken the sauce and meld the ingredients together. Sweet Chili Sauce: You will love the added sweetness and flavor of sweet chili sauce in this Beijing beef recipe! Soy Sauce: Using low-sodium soy sauce helps to control the added salt. However, regular soy sauce or tamari will work as well. Tamari is gluten-free which is a plus! Hoisin Sauce: Hoisin is like a savory sweet Asian BBQ sauce. Oyster sauce works too! Onion and Garlic Powder: Adds great flavor and depth to the sauce.
Beijing Beef Recipe
This recipe for Beijing beef is easier than you think! Marinate the beef, mix your sauce, and then cook all of your ingredients together! You’ll have a flavorful meal ready in no time. It’s basically the BEST Beijing beef recipe! My instructions below are also so easy to follow!
Different Veggies: Classic Beijing beef uses onions and red bell peppers, but feel free to swap them out. Use any vegetables in this recipe you prefer or have in your fridge! Tips For Slicing the Beef: Slice the meat against the grain. This means cutting through the muscle fibers, making the meat more tender. Slice the meat in the opposite direction of the muscle fibers not parallel to them. Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: Don’t overcrowd your skillet or wok when you fry the beef. Work in batches, if needed, so each piece has enough room to crisp up and develop caramelized edges.
In the Refrigerator: Transfer beef and veggies to an airtight container and store for up to 4 days. To Reheat: When you’re ready to enjoy it, reheat it over the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
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