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Mongolian Beef I

SUBMITTED BY: ONEMINA PHOTO BY: RoxysCookHouse

"A simple but spicy dish with beef, carrots and green onions. Serve over rice for a very filling meal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 188 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
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  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic. Stir in beef strips. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes. Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by Asphyx
Very good, but i did have to adjust some things, based on prevous reviews. I tripled the sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by ASHLYNNS MOMMY
Made it for my family and my dad had 4 helpings! Instead of just putting 1 T of soy sauce over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Steph
Fabulous! I added more red pepper, only because we like spicey - I also added honey to even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by NJALABAMA
This recipe is the first time I made Mongolian Beef. My advice is to cut up everything before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2002 by LOUISIANA LOU
This was a very tasty and easy recipe. I recommend slicing the round steak very thin or you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by sandy
My husband who is not a beef fan LOVED this dish!!! I added snow peas and bean... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by NVRMIND789
Everyone thought this was excellent. Think I will double the sauce part next time..like more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by elyseholly
Although this doesn't taste like the traditional "Mongolian Beef" dish, it is delicious!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE
Very quick, easy, and tasty dish. We left off the red pepper flakes because we do not like... MORE