Mongolian Beef

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the Beef:

Step 2

1. Slice flank steak into three pieces along the grain. Then slice each piece against the grain into ¼” / .5cm strips.

Step 3

2. In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing, baking soda, 10g/1T cornstarch, and MSG. Toss to coat then marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Dredge:

Step 5

1. Place about 1.5c cornstarch in a medium bowl. Toss marinated beef strips in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is lightly coated.

Step 6

2. Shake off excess using a colander or salad spinner. Let coated beef sit for 10 minutes to hydrate.

Step 7

3. Prepare the Vegetables:

Step 8

4. Grate or mince ginger and mince garlic. Keep separate.

Step 9

5. Slice scallions, separating whites and greens. Thinly slice whites. Cut green tops into 2”/5cm pieces.

Step 10

6. Slice bell peppers into ¼” strips.

Step 11

Prepare the Sauce:

Step 12

1. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, beef stock, and 5g cornstarch. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.

Step 13

Fry the Beef:

Step 14

1. Heat peanut oil in a wok or saucepan over medium heat to 375-400°F (190-205°C).

Step 15

2. Fry beef in 3 batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per batch until crispy. Avoid touching beef during frying. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray.

Step 16

Stir-Fry:

Step 17

1. Remove the oil from the wok and wipe out any leftover solids with paper towels. Reheat wok over high heat until water sizzles upon contact.

Step 18

2. Add a generous drizzle of peanut oil and dried chilies. Fry for 30 seconds.

Step 19

3. Add scallion whites. Toss. Add ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Lower heat if necessary to be sure ginger and garlic don’t burn.

Step 20

4. Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 90 seconds.

Step 21

5. Pour in the sauce around the edge of the wok and bring to a simmer, cooking for 60-90 seconds until slightly thickened.

Step 22

6. Add crispy beef to the wok and toss to coat with sauce. Add scallion greens and fold in.

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