So what exactly is Beijing beef? At first glance, you may think this dish is quite spicy since you'll get crispy beef, sliced onions, and diced red bell peppers. The sauce that ties the dish ...

so named because of the colour of the sauce (although, in truth, it’s more brown than red, but “brown-cooked” doesn’t sound as appetising). Beef cheeks are wonderful in a red-cooked dish ...