Mongolian Beef
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 6 oz top round beef
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup peanut oil
Marinade
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tsp seasoning sauce
  • 1 tsp peanut oil
Sauce
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 3 red chilis (optional)
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp seasoning sauce
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1½ tsp sambal (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Garnish
  • 2 scallions, cut diagonally into 1 inch slices
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame oil
Instructions
  1. Cut the beef thinly on the diagonal across the grain into thin strips.
  2. Mix the marinade ingredients together into a small bowl.
  3. Add the beef and stir to coat, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  4. After the meat has rested, dredge in the cornstarch and shake off the excess.
  5. In a large wok or skillet, heat the peanut oil over Medium-High heat.
  6. Cook the beef in small batches until the edges are crispy and remove to a wire rack to drain.
  7. Once the beef is cooked, remove all oil except 1 tablespoon and reduce the heat to Medium-High/Medium.
  8. Add the ginger and red chilis (if using), frying for 20 - 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 15 - 20 seconds.
  10. Add the soy sauce, seasoning sauce, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth (or water), simmering for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  11. Reduce the heat to Medium and slowly add the the cornstarch and water mixture.
  12. Stir and cook until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.If too thick, add a little water. If too thin, simmer longer to reduce.
  13. Add the beef and toss to heat, approximately 30 seconds.
  14. Add the scallions and toss to combine.
  15. Garnish with sesame seeds and/or sesame oil (if desired) and serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 1514 Fat: 108g Saturated fat: 20g Unsaturated fat: 14g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 78g Sugar: 20g Sodium: 3272mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 123g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/04/11/mongolian-beef/