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Tender stir-fried beef in a tasty sauce.
Today marks the beginning of the new Chinese or Lunar year and I thought that I would celebrate by making this classic American-Chinese mongolian beef recipe, which I know, has nothing to do with Mongolia but it is tasty none the less. Mongolian beef is a dish that is served at a lot of American-Chinese restaurants and it is super quick and easy to make at home and much better than takeout! Really, this dish is as easy to make as sauteing the beef and mixing in the tasty sauce and you have a meal ready in less than 20 minutes! This homemade spicy beef dish is so much better than the restaurants version so skip delivery and do the takeout fakeout!
Serve tossed with steamed broccoli or green peppers other vegetable over rice for a complete meal!
Mongolian Beef
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Tender stir-fried beef in a tasty sauce.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or flank), sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chill sauce such as sambal oelek (or to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the beef and saute until just cooked, about 2-4 minutes.
- Add the mixture of the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic, ginger and the mixture of the cornstarch and water to the pan and cook until it thickens a bit, about a minute.
- Remove from heat, mix in the sesame oil and serve over white rice or noodles, quinoa, etc. garnished with the green onions.
Option: Add some vegetables to the mix such as broccoli, peas, peppers, etc.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 345, Fat 23g (Saturated 8g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 820mg, Carbs 9g (Fiber 0.3g, Sugars 4g), Protein 22g
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This is one of my favorite take out dishes…and I love that I can make it at home now! Perfect for a weekend meal, thanks for sharing!
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Jenny says This looks so amazing Kevin!!! Need!!
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This looks incredible! I could drink that sauce!
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- Maria says
It looks perfect! Who needs take out?
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- Heather Christo says
this is just what I have been craving lately Kevin- Amazing.
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- Paula Jones says
I love stay at home take out dishes! Kevin, this mongolian beef and sauce recipe sounds amazing! A must try!
- Gwen says
I love the quick and easy aspect of this and my meat eating boys will be all over this one. We all love home made Oriental food so win-win!
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- Gwen says
I love the quick and easy aspect of this and my meat eating boys will be all over this one. We all love home made Oriental food so win-win!
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- Jae says
This is the BEST version I've seen yet – Every other recipe I've seen is Loaded with sugar! Gotta try this one =) Thanks.
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- Jeanette says
Happy New Year Kevin! This reminds me of a local restaurant that used to open and had Mongolian BBQ on the menu.
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- Anonymous says
I can't wait to make it and I agree with everyone's comments… but I wish someone that has made it would give it their thoughts too.
Thx, Cindy
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- Gaby says
This looks beyond amazing!!
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- Tieghan says
This looks better than any restaurant!! Mmm! So good!
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- Medeja says
What a delicious Mongolian beef for Chinese New Year 🙂 or any day 🙂
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This is one of my favorite take-out dishes! Love the addition of broccoli too – I need all the veggies I can get!
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- Teri Kavakos says
Looks great. I have to eat Gluten Free so would love to see more of those kinds of recipes. I cook from scratch so if I could make these sauces from scratch then I could try this.
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- Joy Bodwell says
Better than takeout!! Yummy yummy! Thanks Kevin!
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- Melissa L says
Happy Lunar New Year! Mongolian beef is one of my fave Chinese takeaways, but it has got to be spicy enough. Would love to try your recipe in my kitchen.
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- Joyous56 says
I wish I'd had this recipe last week, when I was planning to make beef and broccoli, but found I'd run out of oyster sauce. I found a kosher recipe that used hoisin, soy sauce, and orange juice…but it was bland.
This sounds super….and super easy! What can I use if I don't have the chili sauce? A little sriracha perhaps?
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- kevin says
Joyous56: Sriracha works really well!
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- Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Love the fact that this recipe is sooo easy with only 3 steps! Am definitely keen to try this! Thank you!
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- Anonymous says
When I look through the comments, I see nothing but, "It looks amazing" It would be nice if somebody actually tried the recipe and reviewed it, so we would know if it tasted as good as it looks!
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- kevin says
Anonymous: It does! I hope that if you try it that you will take the time to come back and comment!
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- Anonymous says
looks amazing… going to make it tonight… how much sricacha?
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- kevin says
Anonymous: As much as you want to get it to the heat level that you desire!
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- Anonymous says
When do you add sesame oil
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- kevin says
Anonymous: Add the sesame oil right at the end when you remove it from the heat. I updated the recipe to correct the omission. Thanks and enjoy!
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- Alat Dapur says
Hi, I love this recipe, it is perfect eaten while welcoming the Chinese New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai …
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- Anonymous says
I made it tonight.
BUT: I velveted the beef (sliced beef & marinated for 30 minutes with 1 egg white, 1 TBsp corn starch & 1 TBsp wine) before cooking, it tenderizes greatly.
DECRESED: 1 less TBsp soy sauce, increased the beef broth to 1/2 cup, decreased brown sugar to 1/2 tsp.
ADDED (we live in Texas) 1 jalapeno, seeded & sliced thin, sautéed until golden brown & added the sauce to the pan (need to get the jalapeno oils in the sauce).
It was SupercalifragilisticexpialiDelicious!Reply
- Aniseskaffa says
Made this last night! Fabulous. I did add 1c of fresh veggies (broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and sliced ginger). Thanks for sharing your recipe Kevin.
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- Leslie says
Made this tonight for my husband who loved it. Great flavors and quick to make!
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- Crazy Rachel says
I'm making it now for the second time 🙂 it's great!
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- dianak says
Oh my, oh my, oh my! Just make this and made a little piggy of myself. Followed Kevin's recipe exactly. The only thing I would change is next time add a little heat cuz that is just how I roll. .
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- shopibeen alat masak says
Thank's
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- Mo K says
This was a great recipe both hubby and I loved. I added my usual veggies: carrots/celery/bell pepper/onion/broccoli and less beef. Added a splash of dry sherry, rice wine but kept the sauce the same otherwise. Hubs declared it one of my best. Thank you!
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- Temperance says
Trying this tonight – have you thought of velveting the beef first?
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- Anonymous says
There is no "beef" in the ingredients section… I don't know how much I need or which cut of beef it is… :/
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- Oesmkin says
This is just like PF changs Mongolian beef! Yum!
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- MaryC. says
Made this quick and easy recipe that is absolutely delicious, leftovers the next day were even better! Thanks Kevin!
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- Chris Wells says
My husband made this today. He doubled the recipe and added a bit of sherry. Otherwise followed it exactly and added in the steamed broccoli. This was fantastic. He used jasmine rice. I am sure we will use this recipe frequently. It is a keeper for sure.
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- sara chan says
Delicious 20-minute Mongolian Beef recipe! Quick and easy, perfect for a busy day. The flavors are amazing—sweet, savory, and a hint of spice. A new go-to favorite in my kitchen!
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