Super-Simple, Super-Spicy Mongolian Beef Recipe
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Super-Simple, Super-Spicy Mongolian Beef

By: Ang 
"This is a great tasting recipe that is easy to prepare ahead and takes minutes to actually cook it! Serve with rice and veggie side for a nice family dinner!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (192)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 21 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 large green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Toss beef with marinade, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
  2. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the green onions, and cook for 5 to 10 seconds before stirring in the beef. Cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 200 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by Robb M.   view full review
This was awesome. I marinated the meat for 24 hours. Instead of red pepper flakes I used 1 Tbl...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by sherbear   view full review
Very very good. I would make it again . Works very well in the crock pot. The beef comes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by KellyAnn   view full review
I've tried a few other Mongolian Beef recipes, but this is the best one so far! I used sirloin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by JustSmile:)   view full review
Absolutely delicious! So flavorful! I have had a hard time finding chinese food recipes that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by Jennie   view full review
I rarely rate recipes on here, but I have to say this one deserves it - with a few minor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by jjm1982   view full review
This is a superb recipe for the wonderful flavors you get from such little effort. I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by INeedAllTheHelpICanGet   view full review
VERY EASY, VERY GOOD. One thing I felt this was missing was a SAUCE to serve it with. Even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by vanessa   view full review
you werent lying when you said super spicy! wooooooooooooow was this hot lol. its definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Julie Quinlan   view full review
This was really good! I used a flat iron steak, which is always so tender. Instead of slicing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by princessinthekitchen   view full review
This was terrific and I didn't even get to marinate it long enough. I did add shredded carrot...

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