Mongolian Beef I

A simple but spicy dish with beef, carrots and green onions. Serve over rice for a very filling meal.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic. Stir in beef strips. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes. Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.