Beijing Beef

What is it?

Crispy battered beef strips, red bell peppers, and onions come together in a sweet-and-spicy sauce. Beef is fried first, so the coating starts out crunchy, then gets glossy once it's tossed with the glaze. Sweetness leads, with vinegar-like tang and a mild chili finish. Compared with other Panda Express beef dishes, this one leans harder into sauce and crunch than into a stir-fry texture. Peppers and onions add a little bite and moisture, while the beef stays in thin, uneven strips that pick up plenty of coating. It's one of the bolder items on the menu.