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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.