Yields:
4 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time:
3 Mins
Total Time:
18 Mins
Mongolian beef is a delicious fusion dish that has its roots in the United States, not Mongolia. This mouthwatering dish gained popularity during the 1970s and 1980s as Chinese-American cuisine started to become more mainstream across America. Nowadays, it’s a must-try dish that you can find in many Chinese-American restaurants throughout the country.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- Marinade:
- Sauce:
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the sliced beef and marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Mix well until everything is well combined. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steak to the wok and cook for 40 seconds, stirring occasionally.
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Turn the heat to medium. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds, or until fragrant. Then add scallions and sauté for 20 seconds.
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Add the sauce mixture to the wok. Stir-fry for another 20 seconds or until the sauce has thickened.
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Transfer the Mongolian beef to a plate and serve hot with white rice.
