Panda Express Beijing Beef Copycat

Recreate the bold, savory flavors of a takeout favorite with this Panda Express Beijing Beef Copycat recipe! Perfectly crisp strips of flank steak are coated in a light cornstarch batter, fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a mouthwatering sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce made with a blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and ketchup, balanced with a hint of vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes. Complemented by tender-crisp red bell peppers and onions, this quick and easy stir-fry comes together in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a restaurant-style experience at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef flank steak
• 1.5 cups Cornstarch
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium White onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoison sauce
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip each beef strip into the egg mixture, then coat lightly with cornstarch. Shake off any excess cornstarch and set aside.

Step 3

In a deep skillet or wok, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the beef strips in small batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 4

In a separate large skillet or clean wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper and onion slices, stirring frequently. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ketchup, sugar, white vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, water, and sesame oil. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the fried beef strips and sautéed vegetables back into the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the sauce evenly coats the beef and vegetables.

Step 7

Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Transfer the Beijing Beef to a serving dish and enjoy with your favorite steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1583.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5895.0

Total Fat 540.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 689.5mg	0%
Sodium 3037.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 143.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 200.7mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2379.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.9%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 10.6%