I LOVE this recipe, and I’ve been making it often. These bowls have beef that is crispy from the wok, with hints of garlic and ginger, a yummy sweetness, and a kiss of spice in every bite. The green onions give it a really fresh burst of crunch, too.
In a ziplock bag or large mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and beef strips and shake or stir to evenly coat the beef. Set aside.
Mix your sauce by adding the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Preheat a large deep skillet or a wok (I LOVE my wok!) over high heat, and add 4 tablespoons of the oil to coat the sides and bottom.
Once the oil is smoking hot, work in batches and add the beef strips in an even layer and sear undisturbed on the first side for 2-3 minutes. This will achieve that yummy crispiness! Flip and sear on the other side until the steak has a brown crust, approximately 1-2 more minutes.
Remove and put aside on a large plate as you work through the beef strips. Do not overcrowd the strips in the wok or they will steam!
When all the beef is cooked through completely and on the plate, reduce heat to medium-low, and add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the wok.
Add in the dried red chilis, and stirfry for about 30 seconds.
Then add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds longer.
Add the beef from the plate back into the wok or pan, and stir well to coat in the mixture.
Then, add your sauce to the wok with the green onions and mix well to coat and heat through, about 1 minute more.
Add your cooked rice to your bowls, and top with the cooked beef. Serve with additional green onions on top if desired!
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mongolian Beef Bowls
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 1373Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 697mg30%
Potassium 951mg27%
Carbohydrates 211g70%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 55g110%
Vitamin A 150IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.