Mongolian Beef Recipe

Name: Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) flank steak; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 5 ounces cooked rice noodles; 1 tablespoon ground garlic; 3/4 cup (3/4-inch long) scallion slices, green and white parts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) flank steak
1 egg
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
5 ounces cooked rice noodles
1 tablespoon ground garlic
3/4 cup (3/4-inch long) scallion slices, green and white parts
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons soy sauce

1
Trim the fat of the flank steak and cut into thin pieces against the grain.
2
Marinate the meat for 1 hour in a mix of egg, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons oil.
3
In large wok, cook the rice noodles in 2 inches of hot oil for just a few seconds, or until they puff up.
4
Drain the noodles and set to the side.
5
Heat up the wok again with 3 cups of oil to 350 degrees F and add the cut up flank steak.
6
Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, and then remove from the heat and drain well.
7
Heat the wok up again and add 2 teaspoons oil, ground garlic, all the cut up scallions, and the marinated beef.
8
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Now add the sugar, black pepper, and soy sauce and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and serve over the rice noodles.
11
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) flank steak, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying, and more.

Yes, Mongolian Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mongolian Beef

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