Mongolian Beef

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Mongolian Beef
Thu, 07-31-2008 - 11:59am



Mongolian Beef





Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings

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

INGREDIENTS:





1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound beef round steak, cut

into thin strips

 

3/4 cup water


2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil,

divided

2 carrots, thinly sliced

1 bunch green onions, cut into

2 inch pieces

DIRECTIONS:




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.

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.

3.
In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar substitute, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.

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.
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