Here's 15+ flavor-packed Chinese beef recipes to try out! From stir-fries to soups to braises, there is sure to be a Chinese beef recipe that you will love. Try this recipe for Easy Mongolian Beef. It makes it simple to make your favorite take out dish at home.
Place the beef in the freezer 15 minutes before ready to begin. This will help firm it up for slicing.
Slice the beef against the grain in thin, bite-sized strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
Add the cornstarch to a Ziploc bag. Place the meat in the bag and shake, until well coated. Pour out into a strainer or colander and shake off the excess cornstarch.
In a small sauce pan add the 2 TBSP oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until sauce thickens (15-20 minutes). Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the 1/2 cup oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add some of the beef in a single layer and cook until browned. You will need to do this in batches. Set aside the browned beef on a plate lined with a paper towel and tented with foil.
Return all beef to skillet and pour sauce over the beef. Stir until coated and cook for a couple more minutes.