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Beijing Beef

Cooking Guide

Beijing Beef

The Chinese takeout classic made at home: crisp-fried flank steak tossed with onion and red bell pepper in a glossy sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce.

  • Chinese
  • Main
  • Savory
  • Contains
  • eggs
  • wheat/gluten
  • soy
  • shellfish
  • high-protein

Cooking Guide

Step 1
1

Cut the flank steak against the grain into thin 1/4-inch slices.

The Why

Slicing against the grain shortens the muscle fibers, so the beef bites tender instead of chewy.

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Version history

  • v1current7/13/2026