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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian Beef recipe is a crispy homemade version that's less sweet and more flavorful than traditional restaurant versions.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Beef recipes
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

For marinating the beef

  • 1 pound flank steak sliced against the grain into ¼-inch/6mm thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry cooking sherry, optional
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

For the sauce

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup hot water or hot low sodium chicken or beef stock
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce optional

For coating and searing the beef

  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ⅔ cup neutral oil

For the rest of the dish

  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 8 pieces dried red chili peppers optional
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 4 pieces scallions white and green parts separated, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch/5cm pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons/30ml water to make a slurry

Instructions
 

Marinating and Cooking

  • Combine the sliced beef with the marinade ingredients and marinate for 1 hour. If it looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sauce by dissolving the brown sugar in hot water or stock, then stir in the light and dark soy sauces.
  • Dredge the marinated beef slices in cornstarch until thoroughly coated.
  • Heat ⅔ cup neutral oil in a wok over high heat, sear the beef for 1 minute on each side, then transfer to a plate.
  • Drain the oil, leaving 1 tablespoon, and add ginger and chili peppers, then garlic and scallion whites, and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add the premixed sauce and simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  • Add beef and green scallions, toss for 30 seconds, and serve with rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, chinese recipes, Dinner, homemade, Mongolian Beef, quick meals
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