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Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian Beef dish is a popular item in Chinese-American cuisine and now with this recipe, you and your family can enjoy it at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Passive Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword Beef, Comfort Food, Dairy Free, Fried Food, Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

BEEF

  • 1 lb. round steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp. Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil + 1/2 cup for frying, or more as needed tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tbsp. chili oil, or more to taste see Recipe
  • 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp. pressed garlic
  • 3 large green onions, white and green parts separated and cut diagonally
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds, for garnish

SAUCE

  • 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions

BEEF

  • Place beef strips in a large bowl and add Shaoxing wine, baking soda, salt and pepper; stir to coat and let it sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  • Half an hour later, add ¼ cup cornstarch to the beef strips; stir to coat.
  • In a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, add ½ cup canola oil. When the temperature reaches 365ºF, working in batches, add beef strips and sear until browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Let them sit while working with the remaining strips.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp. canola oil and chili oil. When hot but not smoking, stir in ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds or until they start to brown. Add the white parts of green onions and sauté for 15-20 seconds before pouring in the sauce; stir to blend.
  • Carefully add fried beef strips and stir them into the sauce until well coated and heated through. Add the green parts of green onions and stir well; remove from the heat.
  • Spoon mixture over a bed of rice and sprinkle on some sesame seeds; serve immediately.

SAUCE

  • In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and cornstarch. Whisk well to blend and set aside.