Panda Express-Inspired Beijing Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
• Cornstarch Slurry
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tbsp vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.

2. 2

   Add the diced red bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften but still have a little bite.

3. 3

   Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin, gochujang, ketchup, sugar, and chili garlic sauce or sriracha. Stir everything together until well combined.

5. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, water, and vinegar until smooth.

6. 5

   Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir well. Let everything simmer for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and veggies.

7. 6

   Spoon over warm white rice and enjoy!