Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef

Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian Beef recipe is super easy to make and uses simple, readily available ingredients! Whip this up in under 20 minutes and have the perfect mid-week dinner meal!

Ingredients

  • beef tenderloin/beef chuck

    cut into strips

    2 lb
  • cornstarch/cornflour
    ½ c
  • oil

    for deep frying

  • cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • finely chopped ginger
    1 tbsp
  • finely chopped garlic
    1 tbsp
  • soy sauce
    ½ c
  • rice vinegar
    ½ c
  • water
    ½ c
  • hoisin sauce (optional
    1 tsp
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • cornstarch

    diluted in 3 teaspoon water

    1 tsp
  • red chili flakes (optional
    1 tsp
  • green onion

    chopped into 1-inch pieces

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Start off by tossing the beef strips in cornstarch. Make sure the strips are coated evenly with cornstarch.

  2. 2

    Deep fry the beef strips for 4-5 mins, drain the oil and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan, heat oil on high heat setting. Quickly add in the ginger and garlic. Stir quickly for 10 seconds. Immediately add in the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar and hoisin sauce. Bring the sauce to a quick boil.

  4. 4

    Add in the brown sugar and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Now add in the beef strips and let cook for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the green onions and cook for an additional minute.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with rice.

Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef

Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef

20 min703 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a takeout favorite without the fuss? This Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef recipe brings authentic flavors and irresistible crunch to your table in under 20 minutes, making it the ultimate mid-week dinner solution.

You'll love how incredibly simple this Mongolian Beef is to prepare, transforming readily available ingredients into a dish that rivals your favorite restaurant. The secret lies in creating perfectly crispy beef that contrasts beautifully with a savory, sweet sauce, all whipped up in less than 20 minutes.

Prepare for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Each strip of beef tenderloin or chuck emerges from the oil with an irresistibly crisp coating, while remaining tender within. This is all coated in a rich, glossy sauce, bursting with the savory depth of soy and the gentle tang of rice vinegar, beautifully balanced by brown sugar and a hint of ginger and garlic. It's a quick, satisfying meal that delivers big on flavor, making weeknight dinners feel special.

Feel free to adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red chili flakes to suit your taste. For an extra layer of flavor, the optional hoisin sauce adds a deep, savory sweetness. While beef tenderloin or chuck is recommended, other cuts can be used, keeping in mind cooking times may vary slightly. You can also vary the amount of green onion for garnish.

This Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef is the perfect centerpiece for a busy weeknight, providing a satisfying and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. Garnish with plenty of fresh green onions for a vibrant finish.

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