#Mongolian #Beef
Mongolian beef is a combination of juicy beef steak, seared peppers, onions and green onions, all combined with a sweet and savory Mongolian beef sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a meal the whole family will enjoy. Who needs takeout when you can do it yourself in 30 minutes or less?
Mongolian beef recipe
If you asked me what I like about this Mongolian beef recipe, I would be hard pressed to decide. First of all, it's Chinese food - I mean who doesn't like Chinese?
Second, the meat is super tender, then there is the sauce that accompanies this Mongolian beef recipe. It is sweet brown sugar, with hints of ginger and garlic, then rounded up with soy sauce. This Mongolian beef sauce is like a warm hug on a cold evening - it's so good!
Tips for making this easy Mongolian beef recipe:
Keep it tender - cut the meat into thin strips, against the grain, to keep the beef tender.
Make Even Slices - Cutting meat into even slices is the best way to achieve even cooking. About 1/4 inch wide is a perfect size.
Don't overcook - make this easy Mongolian beef recipe even faster by quickly searing the meat in batches will give you crisp but tender beef.
Control the heat - add as much or as little Sriracha sauce to get the spice you want.
Use fresh garlic - do not replace dry or pre-peeled garlic, to keep the flavor even fresher.
How to make Mongolian beef
Dry the beef, then cut it against the grain into thin strips.
Add to a ziplock bag with the cornstarch and shake to coat.
Preheat a thick-bottomed pan with oil, then sear the pepper quickly, place on a plate.
In the same way, quickly brown the onion, place on a plate.
In batches, quickly sear the pieces of beef, place them on a plate.
Add all of the sauce ingredients to the pan and cook until it thickens slightly.
Add beef, onion, pepper and toss to coat, then cook to heat.
Finally, add the chopped green onions and mix to combine.
Serve with hot rice.
