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Mongolian beef

From the video “The Easiest Homemade Mongolian Beef” by Joshua Weissman. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Joshua Weissman. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~45 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$5.31*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$15.69* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.92*for the batch in the video
~$5.31*per serving

You save about ~$15.69* per serving (75% less*) than ordering it out — ~$47.08* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: ground white pepper, red fresno chilli, gochugaru, thai basil

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving531 kcal · 27% of 2,000
Fat20 g25%
Saturated fat7.8 g39%
Sodium2,437 mg106%
Carbohydrate53 g19%
Fiber1.1 g4%
Total sugars37 gno daily value
Added sugars36 g72%
Protein35 g70%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−15 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−20 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 15 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 454 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: rice, vegetable oil, salt, rice vinegar, thai basil, broccoli. Not matched to nutrient data: gochugaru. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • strainer
  • bowl
  • wok
  • tongs
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • rice cooker
  • baking sheet
  • oven

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not specified
  • Total cooking time not specified
  • Exact quantity of rice not specified
  • Exact quantity of broccoli not specified
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Joshua Weissman’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Mongolian beef

What makes Joshua Weissman's Mongolian beef recipe and technique special?

Joshua Weissman's take on Mongolian beef focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Asian-inspired flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Mongolian beef at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Mongolian beef recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Mongolian beef ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Mongolian beef can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Joshua Weissman's Mongolian beef?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Mongolian beef?

The official cooking video by Joshua Weissman is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.