Description

These High Protein Beijing Beef Rice Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal that brings the flavors of Chinese takeout right to your dinner table. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory Beijing sauce, then served over hot rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

For the Beef:

1 1/2 pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

For the Beijing Sauce:

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (optional)
1/2 cup beef broth

For Stir-Fry:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

For Serving:

4 cups cooked brown rice or jasmine rice
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
Make the Beijing Sauce: Whisk together oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ketchup, chili paste, beef broth, and remaining soy sauce.
Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, stir-fry beef until browned, remove. Stir-fry bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Return beef, add Beijing sauce, cook until thickened.
Serve: Over hot rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra protein, add a fried or poached egg on top of each bowl.
To keep this lighter, swap in cauliflower rice or quinoa.