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Beef Manchurian

Since my family loves Chinese food, particularly Manchurian, I had to include this recipe on the list. If you’ve only ever had Chicken Manchurian, you are seriously missing out.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

For Manchurian Sauce

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • ½ cup beef or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinating the Beef

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade and mix well.
  • Let the steak marinate for a few hours.

Cooking the Beef

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the marinated beef slices and quickly stir-fry until they are cooked and browned. Then, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Making the Manchurian Sauce

  • In the same skillet/wok, add another tablespoon of oil and place on medium heat.
  • Toss in the chopped onions, green bell pepper, and green chilies. Stir-fry for a few minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Next, add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and chili sauce, and stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Pour in beef or chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for about seven minutes.
  • Season with red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper according to taste or preference.
  • Add the cooked steak slices to the sauce and mix well to properly coat the beef with the flavorful sauce.

Serving

  • Transfer the Beef Manchurian to a serving dish.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and vibrant touch.
  • Serve the Beef Manchurian hot as a main course with fried rice or egg noodles.

Notes

Nutritional Facts:
Protein: 25-30 grams | Carbohydrates: 15-20 grams | Dietary Fiber: 2-4 grams | Total Fat: 15-20 grams | Saturated Fat: 4-6 grams | Sodium: 800-1000 milligrams (due to soy sauce and sauces) | Sugar: Approximately 4-6 grams (mainly from sauces and ketchup)