How to Make Mongolian Beef I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mongolian beef is a popular Chinese-American dish that features thinly sliced beef in a savory, sweet and tangy sauce. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation. This recipe for Mongolian Beef I is a classic take on the dish, using simple ingredients and traditional flavors to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

The key to this dish is the tender and juicy slices of beef, which are marinated and then quickly cooked in a hot pan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic. Stir in beef strips. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes. Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Nutrition

    155 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 485mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 329mg