High Protein Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 500 g lean rump steak (thinly sliced)
• 1 onion (large, sliced)
• 5 spring onions (cut into 5cm pieces)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1.5 dried chillies (optional, 1-2 chillies)
• 1 tbsp cornflour (also known as cornstarch)
• 0.25 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for marinade)
• 0.25 tsp white pepper (for marinade)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce (for sauce)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp sweetener
• 0.33 cup water
• 1 tsp chicken stock powder
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp white pepper (for sauce)
• olive oil spray (for coating the pan)
• 2 cup cooked jasmine rice (1/2 cup per serve)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the thinly sliced beef in a bowl with the cornflour, baking soda, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and white pepper. Leave to marinate for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sweetener, water, chicken stock powder, sesame oil, and white pepper until well combined.

3. 3

   Heat a large non-stick wok or frying pan over high heat and lightly coat with olive oil spray.

4. 4

   Cook the beef in two batches for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Spray the pan again with olive oil and cook the sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and dried chilli (if using) to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

7. 7

   Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken.

8. 8

   Return the browned beef to the pan and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.

9. 9

   Stir through the spring onion pieces and cook for another minute.

10. 10

    Divide the mixture between four bowls and serve each with 1/2 cup of cooked jasmine rice.

Notes

The baking soda in the marinade acts as a tenderizer for the beef (velveting). For best results, ensure the beef is sliced very thinly against the grain.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• healthy
• fakeaway
• stir-fry
• dinner
• weight loss