The Best Gluten Free Mongolian Beef Stir Fry

     I think Mongolian beef is one of the best Chinese recipes I make for our international students.  I first made this recipe in December 2009, and it's a combination of two recipes.  I have to credit the amazing  P.F. Chang sauce to www.recipezaar.com. 

When I was first learning how to make Chinese stir fries, I tried to stay away from deep frying the meats. Instead I looked for recipes that just stir-fried, and that's why I liked this recipe.  I also added carrots so that it would have more color.  This recipe is an amazing combination of flavors!  All of our students have loved this recipe!!  

The Best Gluten Free Mongolian Beef Stir Fry- Serves 6

1.  Prepare the beef:  Slice the 1 lb of sirloin or flank steak across the grain into thin strips. Mix the following and let meat marinade: 1 egg white, Pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon sesame oil,  and a tablespoon cornstarch and let beef marinate  for at least thirty minutes.

2.  Prepare the vegetables: 
(1) Wash 4-6 green onions and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. 
(2)  Peel and mince 2 cloves garlic. 
(3)  Scrub and cut 2 carrots on the diagonal. 
(4)  Rinse the can of baby corn with warm running water. Drain thoroughly. 

3.  Make the sauce:  Combine 1 cup tamari, 1 cup water, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 T cornstarch, 1 tsp. ginger, and 2 tsp. minced garlic in a glass bowl.  Set aside.  

4.  Stir-fry the beef:   When the beef has finished marinating, heat the wok or  skillet and add 2 T of oil. Stir-fry the beef until it changes color. Put the beef in a covered dish.  Wipe out the wok.

5.  Cook the veggies:  Add 2 more tablespoons of oil, and when the oil is ready, add the garlic. Stir-fry briefly, and add the carrots and baby corn.  After two minutes, add the green onions.

6.  Adding sauce & beef:  Make a well in the middle of the wok by pushing the vegetables up to the side. Add the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to thicken. Add the beef and combine 
with the sauce and vegetables. Taste and make any adjustments.   Serve with rice. 

Other Chinese recipes on this blog:

Note about Internet recipes:  For the past 6 years we've hosted international students. Whenever I've made something, they have tasted it, and given me recommendations to make it taste more authentic.  Most of these Internet recipes have been tweaked by their suggestions.

BEEF RECIPES:
Delicious Gluten Free Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
The Best Gluten Free Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
The Best Gluten Free Ginger Beef Stir-Fry (Modification of Internet recipe)

CHICKEN RECIPES:
Gluten Free Chinese Almond Chicken Stir-Fry   (Modification of Internet recipe)
Amazing Gluten Free Chinese Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry   (Modification of Internet recipe)
Gluten Free Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Gluten Free Chinese - Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Gluten Free Chinese - Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Gluten Free Chinese - Authentic Chinese BBQ Chicken  (From my Bible Study friend Rose)
Rose's Chinese Yellow Curry with Chicken & Vegetables  (From my Bible Study friend Rose)
Gluten Free Chinese - Fantastic Soy Sauce Chicken  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Rose's Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken & Vegetables (Made Gluten Free!)
Gluten Free Sweet & Sour Chicken (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Authentic Chinese Chicken & Leek Stir Fry  (Shared with me by a Chinese student's mother)

TOFU RECIPES:
My Asian Student's Favorite Tofu & Vegetable Stir-Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Orange "Beef" Tofu Stir- Fry  (Modification of Internet recipe)

FISH RECIPES:
Steamed Scallion Ginger Fish with Stir-Fried Bok Choy  (Modification of Internet recipe)
Fantastic Mahi & Vegetable Stir Fry   (Modification of Internet recipe)
Tasty Gluten Free Sweet & Sour Fish  (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)

NOODLES & RICE:
Gluten Free Chinese Fried Rice    (From my Come & Dine Cookbook)
The Cheung's Gluten Free Chow Mien  (My Bible study friend Rose taught me this)

SOUP RECIPES:
Chinese Chicken Soups  - Bok choy chicken, chicken & spinach, and chicken & cabbage
Gluten Free Chinese Hot Pot  (Combination of Internet & Yingying a student from China)
Making Congee with a Chinese Student  (Recipe from a Chinese friend & a student)
Chinese Egg Drop Soup   (From my Syre School Cookbook)

SALAD RECIPES
Gluten Free Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Rose's Refreshing Cucumber Salad  (From a Bible study friend)
Chinese Mandarin Salad & Thai Peanut Dressing   (Dressing is from my friend Judi)