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Mongolian Beef Recipe
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Mongolian Beef Recipe

A savory and slightly sweet Mongolian beef recipe, featuring tender beef strips, crunchy vegetables, and a rich soy-based sauce. This dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine and is typically served with steamed rice or noodles. With its bold flavors and quick cooking time, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of bell peppers, onions, and snow peas adds a pop of color and texture to the dish, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Time Cook
20
Level
Intermediate
Calories
540
Allergens
Gluten, Soy, Sesame

Ingredients

1 pound
Beef strips
120 Calories
2 tablespoons
Vegetable oil
190 Calories
1 medium
Onion
45 Calories
1 medium
Bell pepper
60 Calories
1 cup
Snow peas
55 Calories
2 cloves
Garlic
10 Calories
1 teaspoon
Ginger
5 Calories
2 tablespoons
Soy sauce
10 Calories
1 tablespoon
Oyster sauce
10 Calories
1 teaspoon
Sugar
15 Calories
1 teaspoon
Sesame oil
120 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper
0 Calories
1/4 cup
Scallions
20 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
2
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the onion, bell pepper, and snow peas, and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
4
Add the cooked beef back to the wok, and stir-fry until the beef is coated in the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
5
Transfer the Mongolian beef to a serving platter, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!

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