Hi guys, today I’m going to show you how to make this delicious tender but crispy Mongolian beef stir fry recipe.
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What Makes Mongolian Beef So Special? 🍛
Loved by my friends, family, and a go-to recipe of mine, there are so many reasons why Mongolian beef recipe is loved by many.
- The flavor: Mongolian beef is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of beef with the aromatic flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The mix of sweet and savory flavors is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
- The texture: With its tender slices of beef and crisp vegetables, Mongolian beef has a delightful mix of textures that make each bite a delicious experience. The beef is cooked until it’s juicy and tender, while the vegetables offer a satisfying crunch.
- The versatility: Mongolian beef is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice, noodles, or other sides. It’s also easy to customize by adding or subtracting ingredients to suit your preferences.
- The ease of preparation: While Mongolian beef may seem like a complex dish, it’s actually quite simple to prepare. With a few basic ingredients and a hot wok or skillet, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
Overall, the Mongolian beef recipe offers a perfect combination of flavor, texture, and ease of preparation that makes it a popular choice for people around the world.
This dish takes only 25 minutes, and is sure to be a hit with family, friends, or even just for yourself.
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Ingredients for Mongolian Beef Recipe 🔎
- Steak (cut to bite size strips) 400g
- Salt and Pepper
- Cornflour (2 tbsp)
- Olive oil (4 tbsp)
- Ginger & 3 Garlic cloves (peeled, chopped)
- Dark Soy Sauce (120ml, ½ cup) – don’t use light soy sauce – too salty
- Brown sugar (5 tbsp)
- Water (90ml)
- Spring onions or green onions (chopped, to garnish)
How To Make Mongolian Beef Recipe
Get your wok or frying pan heating up on high, and add in the oil until it’s piping hot.
In the meantime, coat your tender beef strips with a mixture of cornflour, salt, and pepper. This will create that deliciously crunchy texture that makes this dish so irresistible.
Once the oil is ready, toss in the beef strips and let them cook to a beautiful, dark crispiness. You may need to do this in two batches to ensure each piece gets its time in the spotlight, but keep an eye on the pan to avoid overcooking. Don’t stir too much, or you’ll miss out on that delectable coating.
Once the beef is crispy and cooked through, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan and drain any excess fat onto some kitchen roll. Leave just a tablespoon of oil in the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
Now, it’s time to add in the aromatic ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute, stirring often to prevent burning, before adding in the soy sauce, pepper, sugar, and water. Mix everything together and bring to a boil, then let it simmer for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Finally, it’s time to add the beef back into the pan and cook it all together for a couple more minutes until it’s hot and ready to serve. Stir in some fresh spring onions for a pop of color and flavor, and serve this delicious Mongolian beef stir fry over a bed of fluffy boiled rice.
For a detailed tutorial on how to make mongolian beef recipe, check it out below 👇
Mongolian Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g sirloin Steak cut into thin strips
- pinch of salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornflour cornstarch
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves peeled, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 120ml ½ cup dark soy sauce
- 5 tbsp brown sugar
- 90ml water
- spring onions chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Get your wok or frying pan heating up on high, and add in the oil until it's piping hot.
- In the meantime, coat your tender beef strips with a mixture of cornflour, salt, and pepper. This will create that deliciously crunchy texture that makes this dish so irresistible.
- Once the oil is ready, toss in the beef strips and let them cook to a beautiful, dark crispiness. You may need to do this in two batches to ensure each piece gets its time in the spotlight, but keep an eye on the pan to avoid overcooking. Don't stir too much, or you'll miss out on that delectable coating.
- Once the beef is crispy and cooked through, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan and drain any excess fat onto some kitchen roll. Leave just a tablespoon of oil in the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
- Now, it's time to add in the aromatic ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute, stirring often to prevent burning, before adding in the soy sauce, pepper, sugar, and water. Mix everything together and bring to a boil, then let it simmer for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Finally, it's time to add the beef back into the pan and cook it all together for a couple more minutes until it's hot and ready to serve. Stir in some fresh spring onions for a pop of color and flavor, and serve this delicious Mongolian beef stir fry over a bed of fluffy boiled rice.
