Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

Chef John shows you this Mongolian Beef recipe that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes, savory and full of garlic and ginger flavors. This dish is more of a Chinese-American invention than an authentic Mongolian classic.

CUISINES: Chinese

LEVEL: EASY SERVING: 4 People TIME: 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Flank steak
• 3 oz Onion, diced
• 1.75 oz Red bell pepper, diced
• 1.75 oz Green bell pepper, diced
• 0.7 oz Green onions, sliced on the diagonal into one-inch lengths
• 0.7 oz Red chili pepper
• 0.7 oz Ginger, sliced
• 0.7 oz Garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 count Egg
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Corn starch and water (1:1)
• 1 cup Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Step 1 Slice beef and add soy sauce, egg and cornstarch. The Chef’s tips is adding cornstarch and egg to the beef. It makes the beef more tender and tasty.

Step 2 In a large wok or skillet, stir fry the beef slices, add onion and red & green pepper.

Step 3 After heat up the wok, then add the oil, and stir-fry garlic and green onion until fragrant. Add water, soy sauce, sugar and oyster sauce. Add the beef back into the wok, and stir-fry for a while, then it’s done !