Beijing Beef….but AFFORDABLE

Beijing Beef

Preparing the Beef [00:07]

1. Cut the beef against the grain into thin slices.
2. In a bowl, season the beef with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, and a pinch of baking soda to tenderize it.
3. Add a splash of water and coat the mixture with cornstarch. Let it marinate.

Preparing the Vegetables [00:24]

1. Roughly chop the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic.

Preparing the Sauce [00:32]

1. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, a dash of Sriracha, distilled white vinegar, brown sugar, and sweet chili sauce.

Cooking the Dish [00:41]

1. Shallow fry the beef in a wok for about 1 minute and a half, then remove and set aside.
2. Remove the excess oil from the wok.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in the prepared sauce and reduce until thickened.
5. Add the cooked beef back to the wok and stir to coat thoroughly.