Travel across the world to Mongolia without leaving home with this flavorful and easy Mongolian beef! Tender sliced steak is stir-fried with fresh, crisp vegetables in a sweet and savory sauce inspired by traditional Mongolian flavors, like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. This Mongolian beef is a great meal for busy weeknights since it takes less than 30 minutes to make, including prep time. Served over steamed rice or noodles, it’s the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and salty, with a delightful crunch from the vegetables. It’s sure to become a family favorite!
In this article, we present two delectable variations of this wildly popular dish: the classic Mongolian beef and a slow-cooker Mongolian beef. The classic version is a quick stir-fry that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds with its umami-rich sauce. The slow-cooker version, on the other hand, allows you to enjoy a tender and flavorful Mongolian beef with minimal effort – simply dump the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work! Both of these recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the incredible taste of Mongolian beef!
SUPER EASY MONGOLIAN BEEF (TASTES JUST LIKE P.F. CHANGS!)
Easy Mongolian Beef has crazy tender beef with a crispy seared edge that gets coated in the most amazing sauce. This is way better than P.F. Changs!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large ziplock bag add the sliced flank steak and cornstarch. Toss the beef to coat evenly. Heat a large skillet to high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once heated, add the steak in a single layer and cook on each side for about a minute until the edges just start to brown. Once the steak is cooked, remove and set aside on a plate.
- In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ginger, and garlic. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Add the steak to the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes. Toss with the chopped green onions and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 1162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MONGOLIAN BEEF
This is a traditional Mongolian beef recipe that I have worked on for over a year to perfect. My husband and I love Chinese food, and now we make it at home -- even better than the restaurant!
Provided by CHEFANDERSEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spread the flank steak out flat, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer until partially frozen, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove beef from the freezer and slice across the grain into very thin slices.
- Whisk the chicken stock and cornstarch in a freezer-safe bowl until smooth; whisk in the hot chili oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, sugar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Place the beef into the sauce, stir to coat well. Cover and freeze until frozen, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and allow to defrost, about 30 minutes.
- Heat a wok over high heat until very hot, and pour in the peanut oil. Immediately add garlic, cook and stir in the hot oil until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Mix in the Swiss chard and green onions; cook and stir the vegetables until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes, and then remove from the wok.
- Pour the defrosted beef mixture into the hot wok; cook and stir until the meat browns and the sauce forms a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the cooked vegetables to the wok, sprinkle with salt and pepper, mix to combine well; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 707.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
MONGOLIAN BEEF I
A simple but spicy dish with beef, carrots and green onions. Serve over rice for a very filling meal.
Provided by ONEMINA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic. Stir in beef strips. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes. Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
MONGOLIAN BEEF
This is another American-born Chinese dish that is part of our wok vocabulary. I will always firmly believe that dishes, like Mongolian beef and California roll, that were born in the States are authentic dishes. The secret to tender meat in the wok is the marinade. You will see this in many of my recipes. Baking soda tenderizes the meat, cornstarch and water create a slurry that brings in the baking soda and oil pre-lubricates the meat and keeps us from using too much oil in the wok.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the beef: Slice the flank steak across the grain into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters)-thick slices on an angle to make planks then cut the planks into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters) cubes. Combine the cornstarch, baking soda and salt with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside. Place the steak in a shallow bowl and add the water, vegetable, and cornstarch mixture. Massage all the ingredients into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.
- For the sauce: Combine the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, garlic and half the ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the stir-fry: Heat the oil to medium-high in a wok or medium saute pan. Stir in the beef and cook to medium-rare, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Drain off excess oil. Add the garlic and remaining ginger and saute 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the bell peppers and onions and let them cook until the edges of the onion and bell peppers begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the scallion whites, dried chilies and sauce, stir constantly and let it cook for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with the scallion greens.
Tips:
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet. This will help to prevent the beef from sticking and will also add flavor to the dish.
- Make sure the beef is thinly sliced. This will help it to cook quickly and evenly.
- Use a high heat setting. This will help to sear the beef and lock in its juices.
- Do not overcrowd the wok or skillet. If you do, the beef will not cook evenly.
- Stir the beef constantly. This will help to prevent it from burning.
- Add the sauce to the wok or skillet once the beef is cooked. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve the Mongolian beef immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Mongolian beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover beef, and it can also be made with chicken or pork. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mongolian beef a try. You won't be disappointed!
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