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Healthy Beijing Beef

A lighter take on classic Beijing Beef with a sticky, savory-sweet sauce and crisp-tender vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced or pre-sliced fajita meat
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or tapioca/arrowroot flour or cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil for frying
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce or gochujang
  • 2 Tbsp sambal oelek or sriracha
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce/coconut aminos
  • 3 Tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk together hoisin (or gochujang), sambal oelek (or sriracha), red pepper flakes (if using), liquid aminos, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a bowl or small blender until smooth; set the sauce aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl whisk the egg, then add the thinly sliced flank steak and toss to fully coat each piece.
  3. Add the gluten-free flour and sea salt to the bowl and stir until the beef pieces are evenly coated; pieces may clump together but will separate during cooking.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the avocado oil. When the pan is very hot, add the coated beef in a single layer and let it brown, stirring occasionally, for about 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry with the beef for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
  7. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, about 5–8 minutes; remove from heat and serve.

Notes

  • I buy pre-sliced fajita meat to save prep time.
  • Swap tapioca or arrowroot flour, or cornstarch, for the gluten-free flour.
  • Omit red pepper flakes to keep the dish mild.
  • Use soy sauce or coconut aminos instead of liquid aminos if preferred.