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Discover how to prepare Chilean-style Mongolian beef with fried rice, a dish inspired by Chinese cuisine and very popular throughout the country.
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How to Prepare Mongolian Beef?
This delicious Mongolian beef dish combines cuts of beef and green onions, seasoned with garlic and soy sauce, enhanced by a touch of golden chili for the finishing touch.
Mongolian Beef with Fried Rice Recipe
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Calories: 400 kcal
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 500 g of top sirloin or eye of round
- 2 whole green onions
- 2 golden chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- ½ cup of water
Instructions
- On a cutting board, slice the beef into 2-centimeter strips and set aside in a medium bowl. Thoroughly wash the green onions and slice the white part thinly, while cutting the green part diagonally into pieces.
- In a wok or deep skillet, heat the oil over high heat, add the beef, and cook until browned on both sides. While stirring, add the green onions, minced garlic, and chili, cooking for a couple of minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and brown sugar, stirring well until a homogeneous mixture is achieved. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the mixture to the beef and stir with a wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to integrate flavors, until the sauce thickens. Serve the Mongolian beef immediately on a wide, shallow plate, accompanied by fried rice, spring rice, or french fries.
Nutritional Information
Mongolian beef with fried rice provides high-quality protein, iron, and zinc, essential for muscle and immune function, as well as B-complex vitamins that support energy metabolism. It also contains antioxidants from the green onions and golden chili, along with sodium and potassium, which help maintain fluid balance in the body.
Influence of Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine has strongly influenced several South American countries, particularly Peruvian cuisine, and is also very popular in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Did You Know?
Mongolian beef is an American adaptation of the traditional Mongolian barbecue, which originated in Taiwan and gained popularity in the 1950s.
