Mongolian Beef

Portion Size: ¾ cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 Pounds boneless tender beef steak (sirloin, rib eye, or top loin) Trim all visible fat, slice thinly across the grain
1/4 Cup cornstarch
1/2 Cup Teriyaki sauce, divided 
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Cups water 
2 Teaspoon vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper 
2 Tablespoons oil, divided 
4 Carrots, cut diagonally into thinly slices Washed, peeled and cut
2 Onions, chunked and separatedWashed, peeled and chunked
2 Green peppers, chunked Washed, peeled and chunked
For gluten free (GF): Use GF teriyaki sauce. (see recipe in sauces if needed)
Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cut beef across grain into strips, then into 1 1/2 inch squares.
2Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, and garlic in medium bowl; stir  in beef.cover
3Let stand in fridge for 30 minutes.
4Mean while combine water, remaining cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, vinegar and red pepper; set aside.
5Heat 1 tablespoon oil in hot wok or skillet over high heat.
6Add beef and stir fry 1 minute; remove.
7Heat remaining oil in the same pan.
8Add carrots, onion, and green peppers; stir fry 4 minutes. 
9Add beef and teriyaki sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 F degrees for 15 seconds  

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates