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Chef John’s Mongolian Beef

Name: Chef John’s Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb. Flank steak; 3 oz. Onion, diced; 1.75 oz. Red bell pepper, diced; 1.75 oz. Green bell pepper, diced; 0.7 oz. Green onions, sliced on the diagonal into one-inch lengths; 0.7 oz. Red chili pepper; 0.7 oz. Ginger, sliced; 0.7 oz. Garlic, sliced; 1 cup Vegetable oil, for oil-velveting; 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil; Beef Marinade; 1 tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 medium Egg; 1 tbsp. Cornstarch; Sauce; 1 tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 tbsp. Water; 1 tbsp. Oyster sauce; 1 tsp. Sugar; 2 tbsp. Corn starch and water (1:1)

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Chef John shows you this Mongolian Beef recipe that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes, savory and full of garlic and ginger flavors. This dish is more of a Chinese-American invention than an authentic Mongolian classic.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 20 min

COOKING TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

4 SERVING

Ingredients:

1 lb. Flank steak
3 oz. Onion, diced
1.75 oz. Red bell pepper, diced
1.75 oz. Green bell pepper, diced
0.7 oz. Green onions, sliced on the diagonal into one-inch lengths
0.7 oz. Red chili pepper
0.7 oz. Ginger, sliced
0.7 oz. Garlic, sliced
1 cup Vegetable oil, for oil-velveting
2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
Beef Marinade
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 medium Egg
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
Sauce
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tbsp. Water
1 tbsp. Oyster sauce
1 tsp. Sugar
2 tbsp. Corn starch and water (1:1)

Directions:

Step 1

Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/5-inch thick pieces. In a mixing bowl, add beef slices, soy sauce, egg, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15-20 minutes. Chef’s tip: add cornstarch and egg to the beef makes it tender and tasty.

Step 2

In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 cup vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the beef to the pan and sauté until it is seared on all sides but barely cooked in the center; add onion and red & green pepper, about 2 minutes. Remove the beef & veggies from the skillet with a slotted spoon. Pour excess oil out of the skillet.

Step 3

Place the skillet back over medium heat, add the oil and stir in garlic and green onion until fragrant. Add water, soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce. Bring it to a boil. Then, add the reserved beef & veggies, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of syrup, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Enjoy it with rice!