PF Changs copycat done right!
Marinating the beef is key for packing in great flavour into every single bite.
This recipe is similar toHoney Pepper Beef Stir Fry with the addition of the crispy beef!
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Mongolian Beef
I cannot get enough of this Mongolian Beef.
PF Changs is an Asian themed restaurant chain in the US.
They seem to be everywhere and its wildly popular.
Because of its sheer popularity, I had to try it when I was in the US.
I didnt get it.
I couldnt understand what all the fuss was about, and why America is so obsessed with Mongolian Beef!
But knowing how popular it is, I tried it again at a Chinese restaurant in LA.
I had too, I was curious.
This time, I scored!
Made properly, it is absolutely addictive.
What is Mongolian Beef and what does it taste like?
Thin slices of beef that is shallow fried so its super crispy then tossed in a sticky sauce.
Its the combination of crispy and sticky that makes Mongolian Beef SO good.
See how thick and caramel-like the sauce is?
The photo on the right is when the sauce is bubbling away, thickening and coating the beef.
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Heaven in a pan, thats what this is.
Did you notice that I made it in a skillet instead of a wok?
If you use a skillet, then the oil spreads too thinly and you wont get the same crispiness.
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After the beef is cooked, finish the rest of the recipe in a skillet.
In the crispy / sticky stakes, I have to say that this is right up there withBuffalo Wings.
Actually, I do know.
Probably both at the same time.
A few were close, but didnt nail it.
Its my go to source for American Chinese recipes.
Every single recipe I have tried has been an absolute ripper.
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Crispy Sticky Mongolian Beef recipe video!
