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The Best Beijing Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Close up of glazed beef strips from a Beijing Beef Stir-Fry Recipe.

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A crispy, tangy, and slightly spicy beef stir-fry with peppers and onions, better than any takeout and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

2 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper, squared

1 yellow onion, wedged

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp chili garlic sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1.Coat sliced beef in cornstarch.

2.Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

3.Sear beef in hot oil until crispy; remove.

4.Stir-fry peppers and onions until tender-crisp.

5.Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

6.Return beef to wok and pour sauce over.

7.Toss until sauce thickens and glazes.

8.Serve hot over rice.

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar if needed.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.