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Peking-style Beef

Savoring Quick Peking-Style Beef for Busy Family Nights

Enjoy the sweet-savory goodness of Peking-style beef in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy family nights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce homemade for a personal touch
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or low-sodium
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce can be omitted
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup/coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice optional
For the Beef
  • 500 g regular minced beef or ground chicken, pork, turkey
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp light olive oil or neutral oil
To Thicken
  • 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, all-purpose soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: Heat a large pan over high heat and add the light olive oil. Add the minced beef, cooking for 5–6 minutes until edges are crispy.
  3. Brown the Beef Further: Flip the beef and break it up, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until uniformly browned.
  4. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
  5. Combine with Sauce: Pour the sauce over the beef, reduce heat, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornflour mixture, cooking for another 30–60 seconds until thickened.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving dish and pair with cucumber ribbons and spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality meat and cook on high heat initially. Add garlic and ginger quickly after browning to avoid burning.

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