Mongolian Beef

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    366 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

Mongolian Beef

Tender, juicy strips of stir-fried beef in a luxuriously flavorful sauce! This Mongolian Beef recipe takes the flavor over the top, is quick and easy to make, and rivals your favorite Chinese takeout!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or beef tenderloin cut into thin strips (this recipe also works great with chicken) (See note for vegan option)
  • cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic , minced
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce (a critical ingredient)
  • OR Best Homemade Hoisin Sauce , click link for recipe (highly recommended for the ULTIMATE flavor!)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tamari (can substitute low sodium soy sauce but tamari has a much better/richer flavor)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 bunches green onions , cut into 2 inch pieces
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Instructions

  1. Add some oil to a hot wok or heavy skillet. Lightly coat the beef strips in cornstarch and shake to remove excess. Stir-fry beef until caramelized on both sides. Remove the meat from the wok and set aside. Discard all but 2 teaspoons of the oil.
  2. To make sauce: Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add remaining sauce ingredients, except for the green onions. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.
  3. Return beef to the sauce and stir to coat. Add the green onions and stir again to coat. Simmer for 1 minute seconds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and/or crispy fried cellophane noodles.

Notes

  • Vegetarian/Vegan: Use Yves Meatless Beef Strips, Butler's Soy Curls or tofu (cut into 1/4 in. thick, 1 in. long strips and prepared as outlined here: https://www.daringgourmet.com/baked-tofu/

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1028mg (43%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1028mg 43%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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