Mongolian Ginger Beef

This recipe is from a restaurant in Anshan, China where I taught ESL to Chinese children. Recipe does not have 2 hour marinating time listed. This recipe has been modified since 1 star review.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  lbs beef flank steak
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, julienned about 3-inch long strips
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, julienned
• 1⁄2 cup onion, julienned
• 1  cup broccoli floret, blanched
• 1⁄2 cup  black bean garlic sauce
•  green onion (garnish)
•  cooked rice (Jasmine preferred)

Directions

1. Combine soy sauce, chopped garlic and ginger, sesame oil and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Slice flank steak on a bias, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Add to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. When ready to cook, drain marinade from meat.
2. Lightly oil wok or deep skillet. Grill the beef for 2 minutes. Add the peppers, onions, and broccoli. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is almost cooked throughout. Add sauce and toss with beef mixture. Coat well and continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Garnish beef with green onion straws and serve with steamed jasmine rice.