mongolian beef

Name: Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) boneless beef sirloin; 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) dry sherry; 2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup(s) + 2 tbsp. peanut oil; 2 bunch(es) green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces; 3 - red chilis peppers cut into strips (optional); 3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp. water

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Sep 1, 2018

Mongolian beef is a dish that is very popular in Chinese-American cuisine. This dish is often served with white rice, or over crispy fried cellophane noodles.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stir-Fry

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef sirloin
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. peanut oil
2 bunches green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 - red chilis peppers cut into strips (optional)
3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp. water

How To Make mongolian beef

Step 1

Slice sirloin diagonally across the grain into thin strips. Place meat into a shallow glass dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a small container, combine soy sauce, dry sherry, sesame oil, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 cup peanut oil mixing well. Pour over beef. Cover & refrigerate at least a half hour.
Step 3

Pour remaining 2 Tbsp. Peanut oil around top and sides of wok. Heat at medium high for 1 minute. Add beef mixture and stir-fry until beef is cooked. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Stir in green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds more. Garnish with red chili pepper strips, if desired.
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