# Mongolian beef (from Joshua Weissman)

Video: [The Easiest Homemade Mongolian Beef](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI) by [Joshua Weissman](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.31 per serving, ~$15.92 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.69* per serving (75%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- some good medium grain rice rice _(amount estimated)_
- 1 lb flank steak
- 3 to 4 tbsp + 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- a pinch salt
- 1 bunch green onion
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 red fresno chilli
- 2 tsp gochugaru
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- a splash rice vinegar
- small handful thai basil
- 5 cloves garlic
- broccoli broccoli _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=149s) Rinse medium grain rice twice and cook it in a rice cooker.
2. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=186s) Slice flank steak about half an inch thick into pieces.
3. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=197s) Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, swirl, and discard it to season the wok.
4. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=206s) Toss sliced beef in a bowl with cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of salt to coat thoroughly.
5. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=213s) Add fresh vegetable oil to the wok and shallow fry the coated beef in batches until browned, then set aside.
6. [4:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=246s) Add chopped green onions into the wok and sear for thirty seconds.
7. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=250s) Add minced ginger, sliced red fresno chillies, and gochugaru, then stir fry for forty-five seconds.
8. [4:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=256s) Stir in brown sugar, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, water, and a splash of rice vinegar.
9. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=261s) Simmer and reduce the sauce for three minutes until it thickens slightly.
10. [4:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=263s) Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss to coat thoroughly in the thickened sauce.
11. [4:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=270s) Turn off the heat, add Thai basil and minced garlic, and stir until combined.
12. [4:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=277s) Optionally roast broccoli florets coated in oil on a baking sheet at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until browned.
13. [5:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xDriIV7gI&t=311s) Assemble the dish by plating steamed rice topped with the glazed beef and garnish with green onion.

## 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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