Description
Savor the magic of Mongolian Beef, a sizzling dish that brings bold Asian flavors to your dinner table. Tender strips of beef dance in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce, promising a quick and delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) 1-inch thick sirloin steak
Coating & Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 1/3 cup (70 grams) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, green parts only
Instructions
- Slice steak into thin, uniform strips approximately ¼-inch thick, ensuring even cut by gently pounding with a meat mallet between plastic wrap.
- Transfer meat to a sealed plastic bag, generously coat with cornstarch by gently tumbling and massaging to create a complete, even layer.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil to medium-high temperature, creating a hot cooking surface.
- Arrange meat in a single layer, cooking for precisely 30 seconds per side to achieve a crispy exterior without overcooking. Work in batches to maintain high heat and prevent steaming.
- Transfer cooked meat to a separate plate, lightly seasoning with salt to enhance flavor profile.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté aromatic ingredients like ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 10-15 seconds, releasing their intense flavors.
- Pour soy sauce, water, and brown sugar into the pan, rapidly bringing the liquid to a rolling boil and creating a glossy, caramelized sauce.
- Reintroduce meat to the pan, allowing sauce to envelop and slightly thicken for 20-30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped green onions and gently incorporate for a final burst of color and flavor.
- Serve immediately over steamed white rice, rice noodles, or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Tenderize meat by cutting against the grain to ensure maximum softness and prevent chewy texture.
- Use high-smoke-point oil like vegetable or avocado oil to achieve perfect golden-brown sear without burning.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain high heat and create crispy exterior on beef slices.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or substituting with chili sauce for different heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg