One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles Food

ONE PAN MONGOLIAN BEEF

Steps:

• Toss the steak strips in the cornstarch and some salt and pepper and set aside for 5 minutes. Heat half the oil in a wok or frying pan over a high heat and fry the steak until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
• Heat the rest of the oil and fry the garlic, ginger and spring onions over a medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the stir-fry vegetables to the pan with a splash of water and fry for 1 minute before adding the chile flakes, soy sauce and sugar along with 200 milliliters (3/4 cup) water. Return the steak to the pan with the noodles and bubble until you have a glossy sauce that coats the noodles. Serve straight away.

ONE PAN MONGOLIAN BEEF ZOODLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine steak with salt, pepper, sesame oil and cornstarch. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet / saute pan on medium high heat until pan starts to get smoky. Add beef and allow to sear and cook until brown on all sides, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer onto a plate.
• Return pan to heat. Add pineapples and cook until slightly browned and softened, around 5 minutes, Toss in carrots and beef then give the sauce a good stir then pour into pan, coating the ingredients on all sides.
• *If cooking the zucchini noodles, add into pan and use tongs to toss and coat with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini is just tender but still firm. Be careful not to overcook.
• Serve immediately and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
• Notes.
• *do not overcook for longer than 2 minutes or else noodles will get too soft and mushy. You can also serve the beef over raw zucchini noodles if desired.

EMILY'S MONGOLIAN BEEF IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Cut meat into bite size pieces.
• Shake with cornstarch.
• Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Fry in oil for 2-4 minutes.
• Put in crock pot.
• Mix all other ingredients together and add to crock pot.
• Cook on low for about 4 hours.
• Serve over steamed rice.

MONGOLIAN BEEF MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• Beat the egg in a large bowl with a fork, then add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir in the panko, then add the ground beef, tearing into small pieces before adding to the bowl.
• Mix together by hand until completely combined, then use a 1-tablespoon ice cream scoop or spoon to make meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Shape the meatballs into smooth round balls. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes.
• For the sauce: Whisk to combine the dark brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1 cup water in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the simmering sauce, then add the cooked meatballs and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are coated, about 30 seconds.
• For the rice and garnishes: Serve the meatballs over rice and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.