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Mongolian Beef Bites
30 min4 servingsEasy
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Sirloin cubes seared hard so the edges crisp, then tossed in a sticky garlic-ginger-soy glaze for exactly 60 seconds.
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Recipe Details
Prep10m
Cook20m
Total30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 1/4 of the recipe
485
Calories
49.6g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.
Tags:
mongolianbeefsteakbiteshighproteintakeoutathome
Ingredients
Main
- 2lbSirloin Steak(trimmed of all visible fat, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3tbspCornstarch(divided: 2 tbsp for the beef, 1 tbsp for the sauce)
Sauce
- ¼cupSoy Sauce(low-sodium preferred)
- 2tbspGinger(freshly grated)
- 4cloveGarlic(minced finely)
- 1tbspBrown sugar(packed)
- 4wholeDried Red Chilies(left whole for infusion)
Garnish
- 1bunchScallions(julienned)
- 1tbspSesame seeds(toasted)
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.
- 2 Toss the cubed beef in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until lightly and evenly coated.
Cooking
- 1 Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat with a thin layer of neutral oil.
- 2 Once smoking, add the beef in a single layer to avoid overcrowding.
- 3 Sear the beef undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a dark, crispy crust on one side.
- 4 Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- 5 Add the dried red chilies to the pan, then pour the sauce mixture over the beef.
- 6 Toss rapidly for 60 seconds as the sauce bubbles and glazes the beef cubes into a sticky consistency.
- 7 Remove from heat immediately and serve hot.
- 8 Optional: garnish with scallion ribbons and toasted sesame seeds.
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