Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions Recipe
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Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

By: vkarlson  
"A soy-based Chinese-style beef dish. Best served over soft rice noodles or rice."

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What to Drink?

Wine Types of Wine: Zinfandel
Prep Time:
12 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths

Directions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic and ginger until they release their fragrance, about 30 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Raise the heat to medium-high, and stir 4 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce boils and slightly thickens. Remove sauce from the heat, and set aside.
  2. Place the sliced beef into a bowl, and stir the cornstarch into the beef, coating it thoroughly. Allow the beef and cornstarch to sit until most of the juices from the meat have been absorbed by the cornstarch, about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet or wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Shake excess cornstarch from the beef slices, and drop them into the hot oil, a few at a time. Stir briefly, and fry until the edges become crisp and start to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the beef from the oil with a large slotted spoon, and allow to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. Pour the oil out of the skillet or wok, and return the pan to medium heat. Return the beef slices to the pan, stir briefly, and pour in the reserved sauce. Stir once or twice to combine, and add the green onions. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until the onions have softened and turned bright green, about 2 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 391 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by Maymee's Dad 
I'd give it more stars if I could. I diced the beef into 1/2 inch pieces and added frozen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by mikemikemike 
Easy to make and flavorful. I do suggest putting the beef in the starch before you saute the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Sue GA, 
I thought this was amazing! I added a heaped tablespoon of hoisin sauce, worked wonderfully... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by SarahJC1978 
My whole family loved this, even my picky daughters said that I should make it more often. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by holly430 
This is the closest recipe I have found to a chinese restaurant mongolian beef! We loved it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Cara S. 
I have made this twice now. And each time it was the best! The second time I made it I cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by sweettooth55 
WOW!! this was amazing! Just like the P.F.Changs! I did exactly as the recipe stated..will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by WORLDFOODIE 
husband LOVED this! i did add some peppers, but other than that, followed exactly MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Patti Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Pretty yummy stuff. We enjoyed this over some steamed rice. I have always thought of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by Amy L. 
Made this last night. Very good...just a bit too sweet for our taste, will cut down on the... MORE

 
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