Fragrant and Bold Mongolian Beef

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You're getting bold, punchy flavors in just 27 minutes of active time with this Mongolian beef that skips the fussy long-simmering. The main trick is coating the beef in cornstarch and letting it chill, which gives you that signature tender, silky texture when it hits the hot wok for a quick sear.

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    Coat the beef in starch

    First, slice the beef into thin strips. Put cornstarch into a deep plate and add the beef strips. Toss with a fork until the beef is evenly coated and no dry cornstarch remains in the bowl. Let it rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.

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    Make the sauce

    Heat three tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add the pressed garlic and grated ginger, and stir for three minutes. Add the soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for two minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.

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    Sear the beef

    Get a large wok ready. Add four tablespoons of oil and let it get really hot. Tip the beef into the hot oil. Fry, stirring, until the beef is nicely browned on all sides — this should take about three to four minutes in total.

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Fragrant and Bold Mongolian Beef

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Active time total 16 min
Prep — Cook 16 min
Plus 22 min of resting (not counted in active time)
10 Ingredients
5 Steps
Medium Difficulty

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What's in it?

682 kcal

Calories

40 g

Carbohydrates

43 g

Fats

33 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

This one's a real hit if you love bold, punchy flavours. If you know me, you'll know I'm right there with you. This recipe again shows the reality of my everyday cooking – on top of cooking daily, I've got a million other things to juggle, so I rarely have time to fuss over long-simmered garlic, ginger and crunchy peanuts. Today you're really in for a treat. And I'll save you a ton of time too!

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