**Mongolian Ginger Beef: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Tender Textures**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with Mongolian ginger beef, a delectable dish that captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of bold flavors and tender textures. Originating from the vibrant streets of Mongolia, this dish has garnered international acclaim for its unique combination of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy notes. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece as we embark on a culinary expedition, exploring the diverse recipes featured in this article. Brace yourself for an explosion of flavors as we delve into the art of creating the perfect Mongolian ginger beef, a dish that promises to transport you to the heart of Mongolia with every bite.
MONGOLIAN BEEF
Mongolian Beef is easy to make in just 30 minutes, crispy, sweet and garlicy with flavors you love from your favorite Chinese restaurant.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Main
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice the flank steak against the grain (the grain is the length of the steak) the long way in 1/4 inch thick pieces and add it to a ziploc bag with the cornstarch.
- Press the steak around in the bag making sure each piece is fully coated with cornstarch and leave it to sit.
- Add the canola oil to a large frying pan and heat on medium high heat.
- Add the steak, shaking off any excess corn starch, to the pan in a single layer and cook on each side for 1 minute.
- If you need to cook the steak in batches because your pan isn't big enough do that rather than crowding the pan, you want to get a good sear on the steak, and if you crowd the pan, your steak with steam instead of sear.
- When the steak is done cooking remove it from the pan.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce, water and dark brown sugar to the pan and let it come to a boil.
- Add the steak back in and let the sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds.
- The cornstarch we used on the steak should thicken the sauce, if you find it isn't thickening enough add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir to dissolve the cornstarch and add it to the pan.
- Add the green onions, stir to combine everything, and cook for a final 20-30 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 1152 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
30-MINUTE MONGOLIAN BEEF
Skip the takeout and make this homemade Mongolian Beef recipe instead! It tastes even better than the PF Chang's recipe!
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Main Course Main Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut beef thinly against the grain. Slices should be about 1/4 inch thick. Trim any large pieces of fat. Dab dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder and fine sea salt.
- Dredge beef slices in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Working in batches so meat doesn't touch. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until strips are fully cooked and browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and continue with remaining beef.
- In the same skillet, add white onion minced garlic and grated ginger, softening for 1-2 minutes.
- Add water, soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring until combined and sugar has dissolved. Bring to a low simmer.
- Add cooked beef back to the sauce, lowering heat to low. Toss in sauce until it starts to thicken. Add scallions before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 1487 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MONGOLIAN BEEF
This Mongolian Beef Recipe is a crispy homemade version that's less sweet and more flavorful than restaurant versions you're probably used to. It's one of our top recipes for a reason!
Provided by Bill
Categories Beef recipes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Marinate for 1 hour. The beef should still be quite moist after it has marinated. If it looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water to it.
- Next, dredge the marinated beef slices in the remaining 1/4 cup of cornstarch until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and hot water (or low sodium chicken or beef stock) until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce. If you don't have low sodium soy sauce, substitute 2 1/2 tablespoons regular soy sauce and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. The saltiness of various soy sauce brands varies, so give the sauce a taste, and adjust the amounts of sugar/soy sauce/water/stock to your own taste.
- Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Just before the oil starts to smoke, spread the flank steak pieces evenly in the wok, and sear for 1 minute (depending upon the heat of your wok). Turn over and let the other side sear for another 30 seconds. Remove to a sheet pan. Tilt it slightly to let the oil drain to one side (lean it on a cookbook or cutting board). The beef should be seared with a crusty coating.
- Drain the oil from the wok, leaving 1 tablespoon behind, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger and dried chili peppers, if using. After about 15 seconds, add the garlic. Stir for another 10 seconds and add the premixed sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add the beef and scallions and toss everything together for another 30 seconds. There should be almost no liquid, as the sauce should be clinging to the beef. If you still have sauce, increase the heat slightly and stir until thickened. Plate and serve with steamed rice!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MONGOLIAN GINGER BEEF
Steps:
- For black bean sauce: Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, black beans and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil stirring often. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
- For Mongolian Ginger Beef: Combine soy sauce, chopped garlic, sesame oil and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Slice flank steak on a bias, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Add to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Lightly oil Mongolian grill or wok. Grill the beef for 2 minutes. Add the peppers, onions, and broccoli. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked throughout. Add sauce and toss with beef mixture. Coat well and remove from heat. Garnish beef with green onion straws and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
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.
MONGOLIAN GINGER BEEF
This recipe is from a restaurant in Anshan, China where I taught ESL to Chinese children. Recipe does not have 2 hour marinating time listed. This recipe has been modified since 1 star review.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Steak
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, chopped garlic and ginger, sesame oil and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Slice flank steak on a bias, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Add to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. When ready to cook, drain marinade from meat.
- Lightly oil wok or deep skillet. Grill the beef for 2 minutes. Add the peppers, onions, and broccoli. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is almost cooked throughout. Add sauce and toss with beef mixture. Coat well and continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Garnish beef with green onion straws and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
Tips:
- Tenderize the Beef: Use a meat mallet or the back of a knife to gently pound the beef strips against the grain. This helps tenderize the meat and makes it more receptive to the marinade.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is essential for infusing the beef with flavor. Make sure to use a combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. You can also add other spices like chili flakes or five-spice powder to taste.
- Don't overcook the beef: Mongolian ginger beef is best when it is cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make the beef tough and chewy.
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a much more intense flavor than ground ginger. If you can, use fresh ginger whenever possible.
- Serve immediately: Mongolian ginger beef is best served immediately after cooking. The crispy coating will start to soften if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Mongolian ginger beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great option for parties and potlucks. With its sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor, Mongolian ginger beef is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give Mongolian ginger beef a try. You won't be disappointed!
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