Mongolian Beef Recipe

Mongolian Beef Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flank steak

• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

• 7 scallions, cut into 1 inch piece

• 2 cups and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Marinade:

• 1 teaspoon dry sherry

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

• 4 tablespoons dry sherry

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken stock

• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

1. Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes. Trim the fat from the steak and slice into ~1/8 inch slice

2. Mix all marinade ingredients and sliced meats; refrigerate for 1/2 hour or longer

3. Dissolve the cornstarch into chicken stock and add the rest of the sauce ingredients, set aside

4. Heat the wok and 2 cups of vegetable oil over high heat. Drain beef and fry until almost done (until no pink outside). Drain beef in colander. Remove everything except 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

5. Over high heat, stir fry garlic, ginger, and scallions for 20 seconds

6. Add the sauce mixture and stir fry for another 15 seconds

7. Add meat and stir fry for another 20 seconds

8. Ready to serve