Best 6 Mongolian Beef Without Sauce Recipes

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Mongolian beef is a popular dish served in Chinese restaurants. The traditional recipe includes flank steak that is marinated in a soy sauce-based marinade, then stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet and savory sauce. However, it is possible to make a delicious Mongolian beef dish without the sauce. This version is just as flavorful and satisfying, but without the added sugar. It's an excellent choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUPER EASY MONGOLIAN BEEF (TASTES JUST LIKE P.F. CHANGS!)



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Easy Mongolian Beef has crazy tender beef with a crispy seared edge that gets coated in the most amazing sauce. This is way better than P.F. Changs!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds flank steak (sliced thin)
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 garlic cloves (minced)
pinch of red pepper flakes
green onions (sliced for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large ziplock bag add the sliced flank steak and cornstarch. Toss the beef to coat evenly. Heat a large skillet to high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once heated, add the steak in a single layer and cook on each side for about a minute until the edges just start to brown. Once the steak is cooked, remove and set aside on a plate.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ginger, and garlic. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Add the steak to the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes. Toss with the chopped green onions and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 1162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MONGOLIAN BEEF



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This Mongolian Beef Recipe is a crispy homemade version that's less sweet and more flavorful than restaurant versions you're probably used to. It's one of our top recipes for a reason!

Provided by Bill

Categories     Beef recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces flank steak ((225g, sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices))
1 teaspoon vegetable oil ((plus 1/3 cup for frying))
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup hot water ((or hot low sodium chicken or beef stock))
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
5 dried red chili peppers
2 cloves garlic ((chopped))
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 scallions

Steps:

  • Combine the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Marinate for 1 hour. The beef should still be quite moist after it has marinated. If it looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water to it.
  • Next, dredge the marinated beef slices in the remaining 1/4 cup of cornstarch until lightly coated.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and hot water (or low sodium chicken or beef stock) until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce. If you don't have low sodium soy sauce, substitute 2 1/2 tablespoons regular soy sauce and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. The saltiness of various soy sauce brands varies, so give the sauce a taste, and adjust the amounts of sugar/soy sauce/water/stock to your own taste.
  • Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Just before the oil starts to smoke, spread the flank steak pieces evenly in the wok, and sear for 1 minute (depending upon the heat of your wok). Turn over and let the other side sear for another 30 seconds. Remove to a sheet pan. Tilt it slightly to let the oil drain to one side (lean it on a cookbook or cutting board). The beef should be seared with a crusty coating.
  • Drain the oil from the wok, leaving 1 tablespoon behind, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger and dried chili peppers, if using. After about 15 seconds, add the garlic. Stir for another 10 seconds and add the premixed sauce.
  • Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add the beef and scallions and toss everything together for another 30 seconds. There should be almost no liquid, as the sauce should be clinging to the beef. If you still have sauce, increase the heat slightly and stir until thickened. Plate and serve with steamed rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MONGOLIAN BEEF (WITHOUT SAUCE)



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Make and share this Mongolian Beef (Without Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin, silverskin trimmed
1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
1 1/2 inches cube gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloin into 1/2" thick medallions. Toss with two soy sauces and cornstarch and allow to marinate at least twenty minutes.
  • After cutting cucumber and first jalapeno, use them to completely line a serving platter, with the cucumber in the center, and the jalapeno as decoration along the edges as shown above.
  • Heat wok until it is smoking. Add peanut oil and heat until it shimmers. Add onion slices and stir fry until they turn golden. Add ginger, jalapeno and garlic to wok and stir and fry until garlic begins to turn golden.
  • Add meat in a single layer, and let sit undisturbed for at least one minute, or until the meat is seared well on the bottom. Begin stir frying with the goal of simply searing the outside of the meat, while the inside stays medium rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 236.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29.5

MONGOLIAN BEEF



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This is another American-born Chinese dish that is part of our wok vocabulary. I will always firmly believe that dishes, like Mongolian beef and California roll, that were born in the States are authentic dishes. The secret to tender meat in the wok is the marinade. You will see this in many of my recipes. Baking soda tenderizes the meat, cornstarch and water create a slurry that brings in the baking soda and oil pre-lubricates the meat and keeps us from using too much oil in the wok.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 pounds (750 grams) flank steak, trimmed
2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) oyster sauce
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon (4 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into large dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large dice
1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice
3 scallions, whites sliced on the bias in 1-inch pieces and greens thinly sliced on the bias, separated
4 to 6 dried chiles

Steps:

  • For the beef: Slice the flank steak across the grain into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters)-thick slices on an angle to make planks then cut the planks into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters) cubes. Combine the cornstarch, baking soda and salt with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside. Place the steak in a shallow bowl and add the water, vegetable, and cornstarch mixture. Massage all the ingredients into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.
  • For the sauce: Combine the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, garlic and half the ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the stir-fry: Heat the oil to medium-high in a wok or medium saute pan. Stir in the beef and cook to medium-rare, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Drain off excess oil. Add the garlic and remaining ginger and saute 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the bell peppers and onions and let them cook until the edges of the onion and bell peppers begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the scallion whites, dried chilies and sauce, stir constantly and let it cook for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Transfer to a platter and garnish with the scallion greens.

SUPER-SIMPLE, SUPER-SPICY MONGOLIAN BEEF



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This is a great-tasting recipe that is easy to prepare ahead and takes minutes to actually cook it! Serve with rice and veggie side for a nice family dinner!

Provided by Ang

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

ΒΌ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 large green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Toss beef with marinade, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the green onions, and cook for 5 to 10 seconds before stirring in the beef. Cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 995.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

MONGOLIAN BEEF



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Easy stir-fry recipe

Provided by lnguyen

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb flank steak
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg white
1 pinch salt
1 tsp sesame oil
vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp chinese five-spice powder
1/4 tsp chilli paste, or to taste
1-3 tsp dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large green onions
1 small white onion
1 tsp chopped coriander, to garnish

Steps:

  • Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4" thick bite-size slices. Dip the steak pieces into the marinade. Let the beef sit for about 30 minutes so that the cornstarch sticks.
  • Make the sauce by heating 2 tsp of vegetable oil in a saucepan over med/low heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic to the pan to fry, then add all the remaining sauce ingredients (minus the sugar)
  • Dissolve the brown sugar in the sauce, then raise the heat to about medium and boil the sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove it from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat up one cup of oil in a wok until its hot but not smoking. Add the beef to the oil and saute for just two minutes, or until the beef just begins to darken on the edges. Stir the meat around a little so that it cooks evenly.
  • After a couple minutes, use a large slotted spoon to take the meat out and onto paper towels, then pour the oil leaving about 1 tsp of oil in the wok. Put the pan back over the heat.
  • Add the onions, then add the green onions. Cook for one minute.
  • Add the beef back in and add the sauce. Cook for one minute.
  • Serve on a bed of jasmine rice and garnish with coriander.

Tips:

  • Use flank steak or skirt steak for a tender and flavorful Mongolian beef.
  • Slice the steak thinly across the grain for even cooking.
  • Marinate the steak in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook the steak in a hot wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the steak until it is browned and cooked through.
  • Add vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and broccoli to the wok or skillet and cook until tender.
  • Serve the Mongolian beef over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Mongolian beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Mongolian beef a try.

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