Mongolian Beef
Crispy-edged sliced beef caramelised in a rich, sweet-savory hoisin and soy glaze with spring onions.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound | Flank steak |
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1/4 cup | Cornstarch |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1/2 cup | Soy sauce |
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1/4 cup | Water |
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1/2 cup | Sugar , brown |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red Pepper Flake |
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1 bunch | Green Onion , sliced |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Black Pepper , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4 Add the coated steak pieces to the skillet in batches and cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- 5 In the same skillet, add minced ginger and garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6 Pour in the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 7 Add red pepper flakes and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 8 Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- 9 Add the green onions and cook for another 2 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- 10 Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use dark soy sauce for a richer color and flavor.