Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef
Experience the deliciousness of Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef, a dish that combines tender beef strips with a savory, sweet sauce for an irresistible family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in under 20 minutes. The crispy texture of the beef, achieved through a cornstarch coating and deep frying, complements the rich flavors of ginger and garlic in the sauce. Plus, it’s simple to customize—add your favorite vegetables or switch out the protein to suit your taste. Serve it hot over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin or beef chuck, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Cooking oil for deep frying
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Toss beef strips in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Deep fry coated beef strips in hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat cooking oil and sauté ginger and garlic for about 10 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and optional hoisin sauce; bring to a boil.
- Stir in brown sugar and diluted cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
- Add crispy beef strips to the sauce and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Toss in chopped green onions before serving hot over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 789mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
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