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mongolian beef

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Trina Martell
Minneapolis, MN

My girlfriend gave me this recipe. It feeds her family of 6 without any trouble. You can adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the red pepper.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For mongolian beef

  • MARINATE
  • 2 lb
    round steak, thin cut
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 5 tsp
    corn starch
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 2
    medium white onions, wedge sliced
  • 2 bunch
    green onions, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    oil, divided in half
  • SERVE WITH:
  • rice (white or brown)
  • or
  • lo mein noodles

How To Make mongolian beef

  • 1
    PREP: Cut round steak into thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick). Dice green onions into 1/2 inch pieces. Wedge cut white onions into 1/4 inch thick wedges.
  • 2
    MARINATE: Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic in large bowl. Add beef and mix until beef is well covered. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    SAUCE: In separate bowl, mix ingredients for sauce and set aside.
  • 4
    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add marinated beef. Cook for 1-3 minutes. Remove from heat and return to bowl.
  • 5
    Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add white and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Stir in cooked beef & sauce. Cook until sauce boils and thickens.
  • 7
    Serve with rice or lo mein noodles.

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