Mongolian Beef

Step 1

Slice the steak into thin ¼ inch strips.

Step 2

Combine the sliced steak in a medium-sized bowl with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, light soy sauce, dry sherry, baking soda, white pepper, and cornstarch.

Step 3

Allow the steak mixture to marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Step 5

Heat cooking oil over high heat in a large skillet until it covers the pan. Carefully shallow-fry the marinated beef for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown and crispy. You may need to fry the meat in batches to ensure even cooking. Transfer the fried beef to a plate or bowl.

Step 6

Reduce the amount of oil in the skillet to about 1-2 tablespoons (or add oil until 1 – 2 tablespoons are in the pan). Over medium-high heat, add minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Return the fried beef to the skillet and stir until the beef is evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Add the green scallions to the skillet and continue cooking for another minute to incorporate them into the dish.