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Copycat Panda Express Beijing Beef with peppers and onion

Copycat Panda Express Beijing Beef

A copycat of Panda Express Beijing Beef - crispy battered beef strips tossed in a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce with bell peppers and onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons oil for frying
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Wok or deep skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Toss the sliced beef with the egg, then dredge in cornstarch to coat well.
  2. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and fry the beef in batches until crispy and browned, 3-4 minutes each. Remove and drain.
  4. In the same wok, stir-fry the bell pepper and onion for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Pour in the sauce and simmer 1 minute until glossy, then return the beef and toss to coat. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Coating the beef in cornstarch and frying twice (or in hot oil) gives the crispy texture that holds up to the sauce. Toss in the sauce right before serving so it stays crisp.