The Classic Mongolian Beef

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cutting your flank steak against the grain.
  2. 2Once you've done that, put it in a bowl.
  3. 3Add soy sauce to the meat.
  4. 4Add Shaoxing wine.
  5. 5Add baking soda to tenderize the meat.
  6. 6Add some water.
  7. 7Add some corn starch.
  8. 8Mix it all in together and let sit for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Let's make the sauce by putting soy sauce in a separate bowl.
  10. 10Add dark soy sauce.
  11. 11Add brown sugar.
  12. 12Add hot water or broth to dissolve the sugar.
  13. 13Mix in your favorite chili oil.
  14. 14Create the corn starch slurry by combining 1.5 tablespoons of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water and then set aside.
  15. 15Get a plate and lightly coat the beef with corn starch and shake off any excess.
  16. 16Then, shallow fry the meat on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes each side.
  17. 17Drain the oil, leaving 1 tablespoon behind.
  18. 18Then, stir-fry the aromatics for 2 minutes.
  19. 19Pour in the sauce and let it simmer for 1 minute.
  20. 20Add your corn starch slurry to the sauce and thicken.
  21. 21Add back in the beef and make sure it's all coated well.
  22. 22Once the beef is cooked, it is ready to be served.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsps Shaoxing Wine
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 Cup hot water or low sodium broth
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 1.5 Tbsps corn starch
  • 2 Tbsps water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 null small onion
  • 3 null scallions chopped or slivered
  • 2 null dried chilis or whatever chilies pepper you have

Equipment

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Tips

  • Add your favorite chili oil to taste.
  • Leave 1 tablespoon of oil behind after draining the excess oil from frying the beef.
  • Make sure the beef is all coated well with the sauce at the end of the cooking process for full flavor and texture integration.
  • The classic Mongolian beef is super flavorful, making you want to grab an extra serving of rice. Highly recommended for an easy recipe.
  • Use baking soda to tenderize the meat