Mongolian Beef
Description
This classic Mongolian Beef features tender slices of flank steak marinated in egg white and water chestnut flour, then deep-fried until crisp. The beef is tossed in a savory sauce of dark soy sauce, dry sherry, and chili paste with garlic, finished with fresh green onions and ginger. It is a flavorful, protein-rich main dish perfect for weeknight dinners.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut tops of green onions into 2" long pieces.
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Combine sauce ingredients in small bowl & stir thoroughly.
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Cut steak across the grain into thin slices, about 1/2" deep by 2" long.
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In bowl big enough to hold meat, combine egg whites, salt & water chestnut flour.
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Beat with chopstick until frothy.
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Add steak, & use fingers to coat each slice.
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Deep-frying: In wok, heat oil to moderately hot.
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When ready, piece of coated meat will rise to surface immediately.
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Fry meat in small batches; drop in 1 slice at a time to avoid sticking.
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Cook until lightly brown, about 1 minute.
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Drain on Chinese strainer or paper bag.
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Stir-frying: Remove all but 2 T of oil from wok.
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With wok at medium heat, quickly stir-fry green onions & ginger for about 20 seconds.
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Add sauce; bring to boil on high heat while stirring.
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Add beef all at once, & toss with sauce until beef is hot & coated.
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Push beef out of sauce, dribble in cornstarch paste to lightly thicken.
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Recombine.
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Serve immediately
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2803.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 250.5g386%
- Saturated Fat 47.0g235%
- Cholesterol 97.3mg33%
- Sodium 1250.0mg53%
- Total Carbohydrate 92.3g31%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
- Sugars 41.2g
- Protein 48.6g98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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