mongolian beef
This delicious Mongolian beef recipe combines thinly sliced velveted beef seared with red bell pepper and yellow onion in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of sesame, ginger, and garlic. With fresh, wholesome ingredients, this flavorful dish rivals PF Chang’s Mongolian beef bowl.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MONGOLIAN BEEF
- 1 1/2 pounds petite shoulder or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into wedges
- 4 - green onions, sliced into 3/4 inch segments
- MONGOLIAN SAUCE
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
How To Make mongolian beef
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Step 1Add the sliced beef, soy sauce, rice wine, corn starch, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a bowl. Stir to combine. Cover with a paper towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, mix the sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, corn starch, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
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Step 3Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick skillet. Sear the beef on both sides.
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Step 4Remove the beef to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Work in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan, adding more vegetable oil when needed.
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Step 5Heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onions, and half the green onions. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plate the vegetables and cover loosely to keep warm.
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Step 6Add the sauce and cook over medium-low heat until thickened, whisking frequently.
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Step 7Add the plated beef and vegetables to the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining green onions.
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