How to Make Mongolian Beef - The BEST Recipe EVER!
About this recipe
Mongolian beef is a delicious and easy dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe from The Hungry Hussey highlights the use of flap or flank steak, which is marinated and stir-fried to create a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress.
With a simple sauce made from pantry staples like oyster sauce and Hoisin sauce, this version keeps the flavors bold while being straightforward to prepare.
Ingredient notes
- 680g of flap steak or flank steak is recommended for this recipe.
- You can use red onion as an alternative to yellow onion.
- For more garlic flavor, feel free to add 2 cloves of minced garlic instead of just 1.
Tips from The Hungry Hussey’s video
- Marinating the beef in a mixture of cornstarch, baking soda, and water for about 10 minutes helps to tenderize the meat and enhance its texture.
- Stir-frying the beef for just 3-4 minutes ensures it remains tender and juicy, so be careful not to overcook it.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What is the total time required to make this dish?
- The total time required to make this Mongolian beef is 30 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The Hungry Hussey: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Slice the flap steak or flank steak into thin strips.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking soda, and water to create a marinade for the beef.
- 3
Add the beef strips to the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- 4
In another bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, Hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce.
- 5
Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- 8
In the same pan, add minced garlic, bell pepper, green pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 9
Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce over it. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated the amount of avocado oil based on typical usage for stir frying.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from The Hungry Hussey’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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