I love Mongolian beef but you know it always seems to be missing something when you buy it already made. I researched a few recipes and found one that’s very simple yet flavorful. I omitted the red chili’s in this version (because I have kid that isn’t fan of spicy foods yet) but this version came out very tasty and I could spice up my side of the dish after I cooked it. Here’s my process. Serves 3-4 people.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs. of thinly sliced beef
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 tsp corn starch
- 2-3 tbs oil
- 6-8 green onions
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 1 white onion
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1-2 red chili pepper (optional)
- 3 tbs soy sauce
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1 tbs corn syrup
- 1 tbs mirin or wine
- 1 tbs oyster sauce
1. First cut 2 green onions cut into small pieces. Chop the remaining green onions into 3-4 inch pieces. Cut white onion into strips. Set aside. Prepare the sauce by adding the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and oyster sauce. Mix thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
2. Next, finely slice meat and toss with a pinch of black pepper and the cornstarch until completely coated.
3. In a wok or large non-stick pan, add enough oil to almost cover the meat and heat on medium high heat. When the oil comes up to temperature (you’ll see the oil shimmering) add the meat and cook thoroughly, which can take about 4-6 minutes and add 1/2 of the chopped white onion, sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the meat isn’t pink. Remove and drain the excess oil.
4. In another wok or the same, remove the excess oil but leave about 2 tbs behind so as to cook the white onions, broccoli, garlic and ginger for about 1 minute (if you have the chopped red chili’s, you can add them now). Add some of the green onions and cook for at least another 30 seconds.
5. Add the sauce and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Now, increase the temperature to high and add the meat, tossing it until it’s completely coated, about 1 minute. This part should go quickly. Add remaining green onion and toss. Remove from heat.
The meat is ready to serve over rice or noodles. I sprinkled some sesame and drizzled some toasted sesame oil over the top to add some fragrance and shine.
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