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Mongolian Beef

Savor the Best Mongolian Beef: Tender, Flavor-Packed Delight

This Mongolian Beef recipe is a tender, flavor-packed delight perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Flank or Sirloin Steak Thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Baking Soda Helps tenderize the beef
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch For crispiness
For the Marinade
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Plus 2 tsp
  • 1 tsp Mirin Adds sweetness
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Adds richness
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Sweet and tangy
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances flavors
For Stir-Frying
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Plus 1/4 cup for frying
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 7 stalks Green Onions Separate white and green parts
  • 8 pieces Dried Red Chilies Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing your flank or sirloin steak thinly against the grain. In a mixing bowl, combine baking soda, cornstarch, kosher salt, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, mirin, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Coat the beef slices in this mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the sauce by mixing oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, and brown sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in batches, stir-frying until caramelized, then transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same wok, add minced garlic, ginger, green onion whites, and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour the sauce into the wok and bring it to a simmer. Add the sautéed beef and reserved green onion tops, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Avoid overcrowding during frying for the best results.

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