Vegetables
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 medium diced red bell pepper
1 medium diced green bell pepper
1 medium sliced white onion
1. In a bowl or sealable bag, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Add beef slices
and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. While beef is marinating, mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate.
3. When the beef is done marinating, coat the slices with 6 tablespoons of cornstarch.
4. Remove any excess cornstarch and deep fry (either in a deep fryer or wok) in batches until
floating or golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the wok, add garlic, and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the
peppers and onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables and set aside.
6. Pour sauce into the wok and heat until boiling.
7. In a serving dish, add beef and vegetables and coat with the sauce.Slicing Beef
Most Chinese recipes call for thin strips of meat. It is much easier to make thin cuts if the meat is
partially frozen. Cut meat across the grain; it will be easier to eat and have a better appearance.
Panda Express Chow Mein
Chow mein is a Chinese American dish of bits of meat and vegetables served over noodles.INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 diced green onions
1½ cups sliced Napa cabbage
¼ cup sliced celery
¼ cup bean sprouts
¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ cup chicken broth