**Unveiling the Secrets of PF Chang's Mongolian Beef: A Culinary Journey**
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of PF Chang's Mongolian beef, a culinary masterpiece that combines the essence of Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. This delectable dish features tender beef strips coated in a flavorful sauce made from a blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice. Savor the symphony of textures as the crispy beef mingles with the soft, sautéed vegetables, creating a harmonious balance in every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this iconic dish, providing you with two exceptional recipes: a classic version that captures the authentic taste of PF Chang's Mongolian beef and a simplified version that offers a streamlined approach while maintaining the core flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mongolian beef.
ACTUAL PF CHANG'S MONGOLIAN BEEF RECIPE
This is the actual recipe of the mongolian beef at PF Changs--enjoy! Found on PF Chang's website: http://www.pfchangs.com/chefscorner/recipes/gluten_free_mongolian_beef_recipe.pdf
Provided by mojoloh
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a sauté pan. Add the beef and cook for 30-60 seconds or until cooked.
- -Beef should be lightly browned around the edges and gray throughout the rest of the surface.
- 2. Add your garlic and toss.
- 3. Add the rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- 4. Cook and reduce the sauce around the beef until all sauce has caramelized onto the beef.
- -The sauté pan should be "dry" (no flowing sauce) before proceeding onto the next step.
- 5. Add the green onion sticks and toss to incorporate into the beef.
- A few tosses are all that are needed; do not wilt the green onion sticks!
- 6. Finish with sesame oil.
- 7. Place on a plate over cooked rice and enjoy!
P.F. CHANG'S MONGOLIAN BEEF (GLUTEN FREE)
A gluten-free version of the popular P.F. Chang's Mongolian Beef. (NOTE: Please check labels to verify the absence of gluten products, especially with the Corn Starch.)
Provided by jwstmeng
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the sauce by heating 2 tsp of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over med/low heat.
- Don't get the oil too hot.
- Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the soy sauce and water before the garlic scorches.
- Dissolve the brown sugar in the sauce, then raise the heat to about medium and boil the sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove it from the heat.
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4" thick bite-size slices.
- Tilt the blade of your knife at about a forty five degree angle to the top of the steak so that you get wider cuts.
- Dip the steak pieces into the cornstarch to apply a very thin dusting to both sides of each piece of beef.
- Let the beef sit for about 10 minutes so that the cornstarch sticks.
- As the beef sits, heat up one cup of oil in a wok (you may also use a skillet for this step as long as the beef will be mostly covered with oil).
- Heat the oil over medium heat until it's nice and hot, but not smoking.
- Add the beef to the oil and sauté for just two minutes, or until the beef just begins to darken on the edges.
- You don't need a thorough cooking here since the beef is going to go back on the heat later.
- Stir the meat around a little so that it cooks evenly.
- After a couple minutes, use a large slotted spoon to take the meat out and onto paper towels, then pour the oil out of the wok or skillet.
- Put the pan back over the heat, dump the meat back into it and simmer for one minute.
- Add the sauce, cook for one minute while stirring, then add all the green onions.
- Cook for one more minute, then remove the beef and onions with tongs or a slotted spoon to a serving plate.
- Leave the excess sauce behind in the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.2, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 4256, Carbohydrate 103.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 81.9, Protein 56.8
COPYCAT P.F. CHANG'S MONGOLIAN BEEF RECIPE
This Easy Mongolian Beef tastes just like P.F. Chang's takeout. Juicy, tender beef seared to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Don't get the oil too hot.
- Add ginger and garlic to the pan. Then quickly add the soy sauce and water before the garlic scorches.
- Dissolve the brown sugar in the sauce, then increase the heat to medium and boil the sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4" thick slices. Tilt the blade of your knife at about a forty five degree angle to the top of the steak so that you get wider cuts.
- Place the cut steak in a large resealable bag and add cornstarch. Shake the bag to coat the steak completely in cornstarch and let sit for 10 minutes.
- As the beef sits, heat up the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. You want it hot but not smoking.
- Add the beef to the oil and sauté until brown. Stir around a little so that it cooks evenly.
- After a couple minutes, use a large slotted spoon or tongs to take meat out and place on paper towels. Dab excess oil off meat with a paper towel and add to medium saucepan with the sauce in it.
- Put the pan back on the oven over medium/low heat.
- Serve over cooked rice.
- Garnish with green onion, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1131 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-sliced flank steak or skirt steak.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- To make the beef extra tender, marinate it in the soy sauce, cornstarch, and water mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Be sure to cook the beef in a hot wok or skillet so that it sears quickly and doesn't overcook.
- If you don't have a wok or skillet, you can also cook the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Serve the Mongolian beef immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Mongolian beef recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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