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Mongolian Beef I

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"A simple but spicy dish with beef, carrots and green onions. Serve over rice for a very filling meal."
Mongolian Beef I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 214 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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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

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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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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 4.19 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by kdbhooker 
Yummy! And very easy, but don't expect it to taste like the mongolian beef you would get in a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mongolian Beef I

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 155

  • Total Fat: 8.9g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 492mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 10.6g

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