Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry w/ Bell Peppers & Onions
Main Dish • Beef, Sauce, Vegetables
Ingredients
- For the Beef
- 500g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- For the Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
- Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Directions
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and a splash of soy sauce. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook the beef in batches until browned and crispy. Set aside. In the same pan, sauté onion and peppers for 3–4 minutes until just tender. In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer, then return the beef to the pan. Stir everything together until coated in the glossy sauce. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- 4-15-25 1/2 Recipe
- I added
- Dried Asian Peppers
- Garlic Chili Sauce
- Green Onions, White Parts
- Double Garlic & Ginger
- Sesame Seeds
- MSG
- I sautéed the garlic and ginger with the veggies not added to the sauce.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving. Want it spicier? Add a dash of sriracha or fresh chili!