Entrée: China – 蒙古牛肉 ▶ Měnggǔ niúròu (Mongolian Beef)

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 12 min

Additional 15 min

Total 27 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) chuck roast, thinly sliced
8 oz (225 g) snow peas
3 tbsp (45 ml) light soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce (optional)
2 tbsp (30 ml) Shaoxing wine
1 tsp (5 ml) cornstarch (for beef), about 0.09 oz (2.6 g)
1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) grated ginger
3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
Thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. Marinate beef briefly with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce for 10–15 minutes.
2. Combine remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin (if using) and Shaoxing wine in a bowl.
3. Heat wok on high, add oil and sear beef in batches until edges caramelize; remove and hold.
4. Add garlic and ginger, stir‑fry briefly until aromatic.
5. Add snow peas and toss 1–2 minutes, then return beef to wok.
6. Pour sauce mixture over beef and bring to a simmer; add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce is glossy and thickened.
7. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately over rice.

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