Description
Tender slices of beef tossed in a rich, sweet-savory Mongolian sauce, stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions. This quick and flavorful Mongolian Beef is better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Beef & Marinade:
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1 lb beef steak (flank, sirloin, skirt, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water
For the Sauce:
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp honey (or sugar)
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½ tsp Chinese five spice
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2 tsp cornstarch
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¼ cup water
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
For the Stir-Fry:
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 white onion, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Marinate the Beef:
In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 10–15 minutes. -
Prepare the Sauce:
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauces, oyster sauce, hoisin, honey, five spice, cornstarch, water, and optional hot sauce until smooth. -
Cook the Veggies:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add bell pepper and onion, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from pan and set aside. -
Cook the Beef:
Add remaining oil and stir-fry the marinated beef in batches to get a nice sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side. -
Add Aromatics:
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. -
Combine & Simmer:
Pour in the sauce and stir. Let simmer until thickened and glossy, about 2 minutes. Return the veggies to the pan and toss to coat. -
Serve:
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
Flank steak works best, but sirloin is a great substitute.
Love heat? Add red pepper flakes or extra hot sauce.
Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce and GF oyster/hoisin sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg