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BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe

Irresistibly Tender BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe You’ll Love

Discover the BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe with tender marinated beef in a rich sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade
  • 2 lbs Flank or Sirloin Steak Choose flank for richer flavor or sirloin for tenderness.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Essential for tenderizing.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Helps achieve a crispy exterior.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor; substitute with sea salt if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Great for marinating and stir-frying.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor; swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Mirin Provides sweetness; substitute with rice vinegar and sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce Deepens flavor profile.
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Balances sweetness and savory notes.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Sweetens sauce while balancing flavors.
Aromatics & Spice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred; powdered okay if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh adds warmth; ground works as substitute.
  • 4 stalks Green Onions White part for sautéing, green for garnish.
  • 2 pcs Dried Red Chilies Adjust based on spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • wok
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice 2 lbs of flank or sirloin steak against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine baking soda, cornstarch, kosher salt, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Add the sliced beef and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to prepare the sauce.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in batches, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, white parts of green onions, and dried red chilies into the same pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and let it simmer. Add the beef back to coat well and stir in the green onion tops.
  7. Serve the Mongolian Beef over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marination time enhances flavor and tenderness. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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