Mongolian beef

Mongolian beef is a dish that is believed to have originated in the Mongolian region of China. The dish is made with beef that is stir fried with vegetables and a variety of seasonings. Mongolian beef recipes vary greatly, but the dish is typically made with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and green onions.

Mongolian beef is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants, and is often served with rice or noodles. The dish is also popular in other Asian countries, such as Mongolia, Korea, and Japan. Mongolian beef recipes have been adapted to suit the tastes of these different cultures.

The dish is believed to have originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), when the Mongolian Empire ruled China. During this time, the Mongols introduced a number of new foods to China, including beef. It is thought that the original Mongolian beef recipe was adapted from a traditional Mongolian dish called huachana, which is made with mutton.

Advice

Making Mongolian beef is a great way to enjoy a delicious Asian-inspired meal. To make the perfect Mongolian beef, start by marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. This will help to infuse the beef with flavor and tenderize the meat. Next, stir-fry the beef in a hot wok or skillet with a generous amount of oil until the beef is evenly cooked. Lastly, add a flavorful sauce made of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and brown sugar to the cooked beef. Serve the Mongolian beef over steamed rice or noodles for an unforgettable meal.

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Recipes

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Crispy Sticky Mongolian Beef

  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • chinese wine
  • ginger
  • chicken broth
  • cornstarch cornflour
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • soy sauce
  • cornflour cornstarch
  • garlic
  • scallions shallot
  • brown sugar
  • beef steak
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Mongolian Beef

  • flank steak
  • ginger
  • green onion
  • light brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • cornstarch water
  • oil
  • garlic
  • hot rice
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Mongolian Beef With Baby Corn

  • corn
  • garlic
  • oil
  • egg white
  • salt
  • flank steak
  • cornstarch
  • dark soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sugar
  • chile paste
  • water
  • rice vinegar
  • hoisin sauce
  • green onion
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Mongolian Beef

  • flank steak
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • baking soda
  • cornstarch
  • reduce soy sauce
  • water
  • dark brown sugar
  • oil
  • green onion
  • black pepper
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15 Minute Mongolian Beef

  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame oil
  • flank steak
  • ginger
  • green onion
  • hoisin sauce
  • brown sugar
  • garlic
  • soy sauce

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
flank steak
soy sauce
water
green onion
cornstarch
ginger
brown sugar
vegetable oil
oil
olive oil
red pepper flake
sesame oil
hoisin sauce
carrot
chinese wine
chicken broth
cornstarch cornflour
cornflour cornstarch
scallions shallot
beef steak
light brown sugar
cornstarch water
hot rice
corn
egg white
salt
dark soy sauce
sugar
chile paste
rice vinegar
baking soda
reduce soy sauce
dark brown sugar
black pepper

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 100%

Common Ingredients

  • flank steak 86%
  • green onion 86%
  • water 86%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cornstarch 71%
  • ginger 71%
  • soy sauce 71%