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Best Mongolian Beef Recipe

Mongolian Beef

Easy and delicious, a quick and easy recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. and is great served with rice, veggies, or potato wedges!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 466 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1.5 Tablespoons cornflour
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 14 oz sirloin steak sliced
  • 1/2 Cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons Muscovado Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 Scallions sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds toasted

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large frypan, a skillet or a wok until very hot.
  • Place the cornflour in a mixing bowl, mix in the salt and pepper. Dip the steak strips in the cornflour mixture, and evenly coat each strip.
  • Place the steak strips in the very hot oil and cook each side for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and crispy. Remove the beef from the pan, place it on a plate, and set aside.
  • Allow the oil to cool slightly and then add the ginger and garlic to the pan, cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes while gently stirring.
  • Next add the soy sauce, pepper, sugar, and water, and stir well until fully mixed. Bring to a
  • boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes
  • Return the beef to the pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced scallions at the end of cooking.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions or sliced peppers, and serve with white rice. brown rice, cauliflower rice, steamed or roast veggies, potato wedges or mashed potatoes!
Keyword Mongolian Beef