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Mongolian Beef

Cultural Context

Mongolian Beef, despite its name, is a dish popularized in American Chinese cuisine rather than originating from Mongolia. It features tender beef stir-fried with a sweet and savory sauce, often enjoyed in restaurants. The dish reflects the adaptability of Asian flavors in Western cooking, with variations found in many Chinese restaurants across the globe.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 lb flank steak
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1/3 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil
4-5 spring onions
1

Slice 1 lb of flank steak thinly against the grain.

2

Toss the beef slices in 1/4 cup cornstarch until coated.

3

Set the coated beef aside.

4

Mix together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a bowl.

5

Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6

Shallow fry the beef in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

7

Remove the beef and drain on paper towels.

8

Pour off most of the oil from the skillet, leaving enough to sauté.

9

Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

10

Pour in the sauce mixture and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

11

Add the crispy beef back into the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

12

Slice 4-5 spring onions into 2-inch pieces and add them to the skillet in the last minute of cooking.

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemixing bowlpaper towels

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