Mongolian Beef I
Serves: 4
Aurelia Collier
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
52
Sweetness
61
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Sesame Seed2 tbsps
Soy Sauce2.5 tsps
Cornstarch2 cloves
Garlic (minced)3 cup
Water1 tsp
White Sugar1 tsp
Red Pepper Flake2 tbsps
Vegetable Oil (divided)Directions:
1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside
2
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic
3
Stir in beef strips
4
Let stand for at least 10 minutes
5
In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat
7
Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside
8
Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan
9
Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes
10
Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute
11
Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef
12
Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens