# Mongolian Beef

Discover the secrets to make the perfect Mongolian beef, always a hit!

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Slice the beef against the grain.
2. Marinate the beef with soy sauce, water, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix well.
3. Prepare the sauce by mixing brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
4. Lightly coat the marinated beef in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
5. Fry the beef in oil on high heat until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
6. Sauté ginger, garlic, chilies, and onions in a pan.
7. Add the fried beef to the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
8. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
9. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
10. Once the sauce has thickened, add green onions and mix everything well.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowls
- whisk
- pan
- tongs

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FdSCwyZYd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78739849-722c-4c9a-bc4c-c8a0b79b134a
- Extracted: 2025-07-22

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