Mongolian Beef
I’m feeling good about this one, folks; this quick and easy 15-minute Mongolian Beef is a hit. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, pop it in a Tupperware and use it as meal prep or beat those late-night take-out cravings.
Tips on nailing this Mongolian Beef
Thin slice: We want to ensure the beef is cut into thin, equal strips. This is going to ensure all the beef cooks evenly and has a great texture. The only way to make that happen is to use a sharp knife!
Cornstarch is king: If you want that perfect crunchy texture, cornstarch is the key. It has a great way of clinging to the meat, building a great crunch and doesn’t go soggy.
Let it reduce: The sauce is always the best part, so make sure to get it right. We want to let it reduce to a point where it coats all ingredients and has a beautiful shine. If you think your sauce is a little wet/runny, let it bubble away until it’s perfect.
Key ingredients for this Mongolian Beef
Less of an ingredient and more of a tool, but a large ziplock bag will be your best friend here. We want to ensure that all beef is coated in that cornstarch. Using a bag and shaking it will help it cling but not overcoat the meat, as it can get gummy.
The beef you pick matters; ask your local butcher; they would love to help you. Pre-cut stir-fried beef is also a great option if you don’t know what type of beef you like!
It’s all about the Sauce!
A dish like this requires a killer sauce, one that hits all the notes.
Sweet- From the brown sugar
Salty- From the soy sauce
Spicy- From the chillies
Fatty- From the beef
Umami- From the oyster sauce
Mix all of those, and you have a banger of a sauce!
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Ingredients:
- 1 lbs Stir-fry cut steak Thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch
- 4 Garlic cloves Minced
- 3 Yellow onions Sliced thin
- 4 Green onions (Just the white bottoms)
- 4 Dried Chilies Optional
- 1 cup Green onion (Green tops) Sliced thin
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tbs Oyster sauce Optional
- 3/4 cup Hot water
Instructions:
- In a large ziplock bag, add your sliced beef, salt, pepper and cornstarch. Seal tight and shake until fully coated. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and warm water. Mix until the brown sugar has completely mixed into the sauce. Set aside.
- Place a wok or skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tbs oil. Add in beef, making sure to shake off excess corn starch. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 3-4 min.
- Once the beef is cooked and slightly crispy, remove it from the pan and add back in 1 tbs of oil. Let that heat up and drop in your onion, garlic, green onion stalks and chilies. Cook for 2 min and add the cooked beef back in.
- Pour your sauce into the pan and allow to reduce until thick and shiny, 3-4 min.
- Remove from heat and top with thinly sliced green onions. Serve with steamed rice.
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This was really really good!! Great flavour!! Simple as well.
We added the oyster sauce and some chili flakes. It took longer than 15 min though. And some veggies on the side are recommended..
Quick, easy meal that’s delicious. Adding green and red bell peppers is the way to go for a better presentation. This is so easy it’s a must make.