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Mongolian Beef Recipe
This Mongolian beef recipe is so easy to make with beef stir fried until crispy, then tossed in a sticky, spicy brown sauce, served with rice or noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
FOR THE BEEF
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
FOR THE MONGOLIAN BEEF SAUCE
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef stock or use chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or more to taste
FOR THE MONGOLIAN BEEF STIR FRY
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 10-12 spicy dried Chinese chilies or use chili de arbol - optional, for spicy
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 5-6 scallions sliced
- For Garnish: Spicy chili flakes, sesame seeds, extra sliced scallions
Instructions
MARINATE THE BEEF
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips (1/4 inch strips or thinner), then cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda until smooth. Mix the sauce into the beef and marinate for 10 minutes. You can marinate longer if you'd like.
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MAKE THE MONGOLIAN BEEF SAUCE
- Whisk together the soy sauce, beef stock and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
MAKE THE MONGOLIAN BEEF
- Heat the 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large pan or wok until very hot, but do not boil.
- Toss the cuts of marinated beef with the 1/2 cup cornstarch to lightly coat. Tap off excess cornstarch and fry the beef in the wok for 1 minute per side, or until the beef is crispy. You may need to do this in batches. Remove from the oil and set onto a plate.
- Once all the beef is stir fried, remove the oil but keep about a teaspoon. Add the dried peppers, ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute.
- Pour in the reserved Mongolian beef sauce.
- Swirl together the 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoon water to make a slurry. Pour it into the sauce and stir about 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up.
- Stir in the reserved beef and slices scallions. Cook for 30 seconds to warm the beef.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with spicy chili flakes, sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onion.
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without rice or noodles.
- The baking soda acts as a tenderizer for the beef.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1159mg
(48%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
481IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1159mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.