Jet Tila's Mongolian Beef | In the Kitchen with Jet Tila | Food Network

Jet shares his secrets for using a marinade to get super-tender meat and offers some tips on the best knife techniques for different foods as he makes this sweet and savory Mongolian beef dish!

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Mongolian Beef
RECIPE COURTESY OF JET TILA
Level: Easy
Total: 2 hr 25 min (includes marinating time)
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef:

1 1/2 pounds (750 grams) flank steak, trimmed
2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil

Sauce:

3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) oyster sauce
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon (4 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

Stir-Fry:

3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into large dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large dice
1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice
3 scallions, whites sliced on the bias in 1-inch pieces and greens thinly sliced on the bias, separated
4 to 6 dried chiles

Directions

For the beef: Slice the flank steak across the grain into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters)-thick slices on an angle to make planks then cut the planks into 3/4-inch (19 millimeters) cubes. Combine the cornstarch, baking soda and salt with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside. Place the steak in a shallow bowl and add the water, vegetable, and cornstarch mixture. Massage all the ingredients into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.

For the sauce: Combine the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, garlic and half the ginger in a small bowl and set aside.

For the stir-fry: Heat the oil to medium-high in a wok or medium saute pan. Stir in the beef and cook to medium-rare, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Drain off excess oil. Add the garlic and remaining ginger and saute 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the bell peppers and onions and let them cook until the edges of the onion and bell peppers begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the scallion whites, dried chilies and sauce, stir constantly and let it cook for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Transfer to a platter and garnish with the scallion greens.

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Jet Tila's Mongolian Beef | In the Kitchen with Jet Tila | Food Network

[brettpayne]

I like how Jet is instructional in his video. I've been cooking forever but the de seeding of the pepper blew my mind😂

[americanwomen]

I love how he teaches while he cooks. I am learning a lot

[vanessatrujillo]

I love how you teach as you go. You make it simple for those of us who have never done it. You are a true master chef! Thank you sincerely

[Jem]

I`m usually not a fan of these long videos...BUT, this Chef managed to squeeze about 90 minutes of information into a 21 minute video, and he did it with precise and effortless ease.
He is a joy to watch and listen to. Jet Tila, that was excellent work.
I`ll be making this today...in fact, the meat is marinating as I write this comment.

[defaultname]

I've seen Food Network shows before, and honestly, I thought the judges were all minor league chefs that weren't really that amazing and just pretentious. But this dude has changed my mind, super clean, super professional, great teacher, and not pretentious. Really was impressed.

[butterflytrig]

Searched this menu on YouTube and found this with the highest views. Then went to the grocery store and bought all the ingredients. 5pm dinner is served and the wifey loves it… Thanks Chef!

[FFL]

This guy is a gem. Great cook and teacher.

[vickihandel]

Chef Jet Tila is such a gentleman and awesome chef in his own right ! Thank you for sharing chef jet Tila with as many as possible! We always learn more from his videos

[purplelavender]

Thank you Jet! I made this tonight this for dinner and it was perfect🙏. The onions were vegetables crunchy and retained their color. I marinated the meat overnight and it was very tender. So good… It had that wonderful melt in your mouth texture. I really believe the key to making Chinese food is not to over cook it. Thank you again.

[mitagozar]

I tried your recipe and it tasted great! You’re a superb teacher. I’m not good in cooking but your simple, easy-to-follow steps really made the difference. Plus, you explained why you do certain things - I really appreciate that!

[PumpkinRose]

I followed your directions to the letter, except the cut of meat. I used what I had in the house. It came out perfectly. Great recipe. I also enjoyed your presentation, it was at a good pace( I get a little frustrated when the presenter talks to much and goes too slowly)
and the instructions were clearly stated. I also like that your work area is neat and clean.

[KnifePhD]

This mans knife skills are on point. I have been watching food network for probably 15 years and I swear I learned two new things watching this today.

[omnidrums]

Jet provides some of the most perfectly articulated recipes out there. I really appreciate the clarity, demystification and attention to detail in these videos

[stephenhanger]

A very fine and friendly Chief confortable in his knowladge.

[lindar.garcia]

I love Jet he is very specific in everything he cooks.

[FuelMeOnce]

Jet Tila is not only a master cook/chef, he’s also a phenomenal cooking instructor. Thank you Jet. Your food is always amazing, made even better by your personality and connection to your audience

[cookieshivers]

Love your cook coaching skills, your hints for technique, purchases & ingredients. I've tried this recipe w/good results. THANK U!

[janiceingle]

I LOVE your teaching skills. Wish Food Network had more of this on TV instead of all the competition games!

[DreamingCatStudio]

Wow! All those cutting skills in one dish. Plus marinating and sauces—yum. Thank you!

[wozwise]

Jet - thank you so much! I had never even considered making this myself, it's one of those dishes I look forward to ordering in a restaurant but you made it look so doable that I really can't wait to make it now! This felt like free culinary class, your explanations are so informative and helpful. I really feel like I know exactly what I'm doing at every step. Thank you for your kindness sharing all of these amazing lessons with us 🙌