Homemade Asian Beef Trio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Homemade Kung Pao Beef – Fiery, Nutty, and Savory

Marinade:

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp sesame oil

Sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tbsp sugar

1/4 cup water

1 tsp cornstarch

Stir-Fry:

2 tbsp oil

8–10 dried red chilies

3 garlic cloves, minced

1-inch ginger, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1/2 yellow onion, sliced

1/4 cup roasted peanuts

2 green onions, chopped

How to Make:
Marinate beef for 15 minutes. Mix sauce in a bowl. In a hot pan, sear beef 1–2 mins per side; set aside. Add oil, chilies, garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return beef, pour sauce, and cook until thickened. Finish with peanuts and green onions. Serve with rice.

2. Homemade Crispy Chili Beef – Sweet, Spicy & Addictive

Marinade:

500g flank steak, thinly sliced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

1 grated garlic clove

Coating & Veg:

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 red chili, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-inch ginger, minced

1/2 white onion, sliced

2 stalks green onion, sliced

Oil for frying

Sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

How to Make:
Marinate beef 10 mins. Dredge in cornstarch. Fry until crispy, set aside. Sauté garlic, ginger, chili, onion, bell pepper, and green onion in a new pan. Add sauce, stir to combine. Toss in beef. Stir until everything is coated. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

3. Homemade Mongolian Beef – Rich, Caramelized & Comforting

Marinade:

2 lbs flank steak, sliced

1 tbsp baking soda

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp mirin

Sauce:

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

6 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp ginger, minced

To Cook:

1/4 cup oil

Green onions, for garnish

How to Make:
Marinate beef for at least 1 hour. Mix sauce in a bowl. Fry beef in batches until browned; remove. In same pan, sauté garlic and ginger. Add sauce and simmer. Return beef to pan and stir well. Simmer 5 more mins. Garnish with green onions and serve with rice.

Pro Tip from deesviral: Make all three, serve family-style, and let everyone discover their favorite. These dishes reheat beautifully too — perfect for weekday meal prep with bold Asian soul.

Let us know which one you’ll cook first!