Flank steak is the typical choice of meat for stir-fried Asian-inspired recipes like this one. But, anything from New York strip steak, to even beef chuck can be used with good results.
Tips for Success for this Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe:
Keep it tender – cut the meat into thin strips, against the grain, to keep the beef tender.
Make slices even – cutting the meat into as even slices is the best way to get an even cook. About 1/4 inch wide is a perfect size.
Do not overcook – make this easy Mongolian beef recipe even faster by quickly searing the meat in batches will give you crispy, but tender beef.
Control the heat – add as much or as little of Sriracha sauce to make it desired spiciness.
Use fresh garlic – don’t substitute for dry or pre-peeled garlic, to keep the flavor extra fresh.
How to Make Mongolian Beef
Pat dry the beef, then cut against the grain into thin strips.
Add to a ziplock bag together with the cornstarch and shake to coat evenly.
Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet with oil, then sear the pepper quickly, remove to a plate.
In the same manner, quickly saute the onion, remove to a plate.
In batches, quickly sear pieces of beef, remove to a plate.
Add all ingredients for the sauce into the skillet and cook until slightly thickened.
Add beef, onion, pepper and toss to coat, then cook to heat through.
Lastly, add the chopped scallions and toss to combine.
Serve with hot rice.
Mongolian Beef Recipe
Delicious Mongolian Beef Recipe is made with juicy beef strips, sauteed bell peppers and onion all coated in a delicious savory sauce. It’s best served over hot steamed rice.
Course: Entree, Main Entree Cuisine: Mongolian Keyword: Mongolian Beef, Pepper Steak Calories: 444 kcal
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Mongolian Beef Ingredients
2 lb beef stew tips, flank steak, New York strip steak (extra fat trimmed), cut against the grain into thin strips
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup neutral oil
4 stalks green onion, green part only, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 bell peppers, cut into strips
1 large onion cut into 1/4 rings
Mongolian Beef Sauce Ingredients
2 tsp ginger powder (or double the amount if using fresh grated ginger)
4-5 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp Sriracha sauce (add more or less for desired spiciness)
Instructions
