Panda Express Beijing Beef

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with salt, white pepper, 0.5 tsp sugar, baking soda, MSG, and 1 egg.

2. 2

   Mix the beef and marinade thoroughly by hand and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

   Start 15-minute timer
3. 3

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, white vinegar, hoisin sauce, sriracha, 1 tbsp sugar, and water to make the sauce.

4. 4

   Coat the marinated beef slices thoroughly with cornstarch until each piece is well-covered.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a pan or wok. Fry the beef in batches until crispy and golden brown. Remove the beef and set aside.

6. 6

   In a clean pan with a little oil over high heat, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for about 1 minute until slightly softened but still crisp.

   Start 1-minute timer
7. 7

   Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the vegetables and stir for about 8 seconds until it begins to thicken.

   Start 8-second timer
8. 8

   Add the fried beef back into the pan and toss quickly to coat every piece of beef with the sauce.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with hot steamed white rice.