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    Home » Dinners » Mongolian Beef Recipe

    Mongolian Beef Recipe

    Published: Jan 16, 2018 · Modified: Jan 1, 2020 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mongolian Beef Recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's ready in less time than it takes to grab takeout.

    Mongolian Beef in a dish over rice

    This Mongolian Beef is just what I like in a weeknight dinner recipe - quick, easy, and tasty. Plus, my family loves Chinese food, so it's a win-win.

    Other than a little slicing and chopping, there's almost no prep work involved in making this recipe. There also isn't a lot of time involved in making this dish.

    Ten of the 30 minutes are resting time, so there's only about 20 minutes of actual hands-one time.

    Is Mongolian beef spicy?

    No, it's not spicy. This recipe has a lot of flavor but no heat.

    Is Mongolian beef sweet?

    The sauce isn't super sweet. Some recipes are crazy sweet, but this isn't one of them.

    The sauce is pretty balanced with just a little bit of brown sugar to round it out. Feel free to add more sugar, though, if you like a sweeter sauce.

    Tips for making Mongolian Beef

    • I prefer to use lite (reduced sodium soy sauce) in this recipe. It keeps the sauce from getting overly salty.
    • This recipe moves pretty quickly. It's one that it's good to get all of the ingredients out and ready before beginning.

    What to serve with Mongolian beef

    I serve it over white rice, but feel free to use brown rice or even noodles if you prefer.  I also like to pair it with a side of steamed broccoli.

    More Chinese food favorites!

    • Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
    • Easy Cashew Chicken
    • Easy Orange Chicken

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    Mongolian Beef over rice

    Mongolian Beef Recipe

    Take-out copycat recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup lite soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 ½ pounds petite boneless sirloin steak (or similar beef) thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
    • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or rice wine
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
    • 2 bunches green onions
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce and cornstarch together.
    • Add sliced beef to soy sauce mixture, and toss to coat.
    • Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, whisk hoisin sauce, sherry, and sugar together in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
    • Chop green onions into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add garlic, ginger, and beef with its sauce. Quickly toss to combine.
    • Let the beef cook for 30 seconds without stirring. 
    • Stir in green onions, and cook, stirring regularly, until they're just starting to wilt. 
    • Pour the hoisin sauce mixture in along with the sesame oil, and cook until just thickened.
    • I serve this over rice topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. 

    Notes

    *Disclaimer: I'm not a nutritionist. Recipe nutrition facts are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 439mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Vicki Thibault

      February 03, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Can I substitute the brown sugar for honey instead??

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 03, 2022 at 9:48 pm

        Yes, that should work. However, honey is sweeter than brown sugar, so you may want to use less honey.

        Reply
    2. Analissa

      April 16, 2020 at 4:37 am

      5 stars
      Hello!! I think this a great recipe, although I do have a question. If I quadruple the recipe, will it affect the taste or anything at all? If so, any tips?
      Thank you so much for the recipe, and I appreciate any help!! Have a great day :)

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 18, 2020 at 9:05 am

        Hi! I don't think that it will, but I haven't tried that to say for certain. I worry more about scaling affecting the recipe with baking than I do with cooking, and I can't really see any reason that it should affect the taste. Best of luck! =)

        Reply
    3. Phillip Minyard

      August 05, 2018 at 11:19 am

      Haven't made it yet. Should I use regular sesame oil or could I use toasted sesame oil?

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 05, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Normally, sesame oil is better to cook with. However, since it's such a small amount of sesame oil and such a brief cooking time, either one will be fine.

        Reply
    4. Rob

      April 03, 2018 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Oh...my...goodness....fantastic is all I can say.

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 03, 2018 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks! Glad you liked it!

        Reply

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