This recipe for Mongolian Beef is an absolute flavor explosion! Thinly sliced steak is marinated in a savory mixture, then stir-fried to perfection and coated in a rich and tangy sauce. NO SLURRY NEEDED! Served over a bed of warm rice, it's a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Recipe by B. Coop on June 28, 2023
- Slice the steak into thin slices and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the baking soda, cornstarch, kosher salt, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and mirin to make the marinade.
- Toss the steak in the marinade until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to make the sauce mixture. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated steak in batches and fry until golden for about 2-3 minutes per batch. Set the cooked steak aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic, minced ginger, white parts of the green onions, and dried red chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds on medium heat.
- Add the sauce mixture to the pan and bring it to a simmer.
- Return the cooked steak to the pan and add the green parts of the onions.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the Mongolian Beef over warm rice, allowing the delicious flavors to mingle.