How to make PANDA EXPRESS | Beijing Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken or pork can lower costs while still providing protein.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso offers umami flavor with fewer additives.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free alternative, while flour is often less expensive.

Slice beef into thin strips against the grain

Marinate beef in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes

Remove beef from skillet and set aside

Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet

Stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes

Return beef to the skillet

Add sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes

Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving

Cooking Techniques

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