Mongolian Beef

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the beef against the grain.
  2. 2Slice the beef against the grain.
  3. 3Slice the beef against the grain.
  4. 4Marinate the beef with soy sauce, water, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix well.
  5. 5Marinate the beef with soy sauce, water, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix well.
  6. 6Marinate the beef with soy sauce, water, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix well.
  7. 7Prepare the sauce by mixing brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
  8. 8Prepare the sauce by mixing brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
  9. 9Prepare the sauce by mixing brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
  10. 10Lightly coat the marinated beef in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
  11. 11Lightly coat the marinated beef in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
  12. 12Lightly coat the marinated beef in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
  13. 13Fry the beef in oil on high heat until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  14. 14Fry the beef in oil on high heat until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  15. 15Fry the beef in oil on high heat until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  16. 16Sauté ginger, garlic, chilies, and onions in a pan.
  17. 17Sauté ginger, garlic, chilies, and onions in a pan.
  18. 18Sauté ginger, garlic, chilies, and onions in a pan.
  19. 19Add the fried beef to the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  20. 20Add the fried beef to the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  21. 21Add the fried beef to the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  22. 22Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  23. 23Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  24. 24Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  25. 25Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  26. 26Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  27. 27Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  28. 28Once the sauce has thickened, add green onions and mix everything well.
  29. 29Once the sauce has thickened, add green onions and mix everything well.
  30. 30Once the sauce has thickened, add green onions and mix everything well.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1 Tbs cornstarch
  • 0.25 C light brown sugar
  • 0.25 C light brown sugar
  • 0.25 C light brown sugar
  • 0.75 C chicken stock
  • 0.75 C chicken stock
  • 0.75 C chicken stock
  • 0.5 C low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 C low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 C low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs canola oil
  • 1 Tbs canola oil
  • 1 Tbs canola oil
  • 3 Tbs minced garlic
  • 3 Tbs minced garlic
  • 3 Tbs minced garlic
  • 2 Tbs minced ginger
  • 2 Tbs minced ginger
  • 2 Tbs minced ginger
  • 3 whole dried chili
  • 3 whole dried chili
  • 3 whole dried chili
  • 2 Tbs cornstarch
  • 2 Tbs cornstarch
  • 2 Tbs cornstarch
  • 2 Tbs cold water
  • 2 Tbs cold water
  • 2 Tbs cold water
  • 3 scallions
  • 3 scallions
  • 3 scallions
  • 1 Tbs sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbs sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbs sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • The key to getting tender beef is slicing against the grain and velveting the meat.
  • Do not overcook the beef.
  • Serve with a big bowl of rice.