Mongolian Beef

I am so loving my internet cooking friends and can't believe all the great recipes they share with the world. In case you missed this one, a few days ago Lillian Russo posted a recipe on her blog My Recipe Journey  called Super Easy Poor Man's Mongolian Beef and I came to the conclusion that she wrote this recipe just for me. I know you didn't Lillian, but I can sometimes be self centered and this dish had my name on it, it really did.  It's cost effective, quick and even had some sherry in it, which I often forget is a super flavor booster. I made a few changes to your recipe, but it's still your creation and so delicious I want to share both versions with my readers.

Quick Mongolian Beef
Inspired by Lillian Russo

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 T toasted sesame oil
1 T canola oil
1-1/2 tsp garlic grated or minced (about 6 small cloves)
1-1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
2 T brown sugar
2 tsp sriracha sauce (use 1 tsp if you don't like a lot of heat)
1 T dry sherry
1 T dry white wine (I used chardonnay)
1 T rice wine vinegar
1 T creamy peanut butter
chopped scallions for garnish
thinly sliced Fresno pepper for garnish

In large skillet over medium heat brown the beef, onion, garlic and ginger in the canola and sesame oil.

While the beef is cooking prepare the sauce. In medium size bowl combine the brown sugar, sriracha, sherry, wine, rice vinegar and peanut butter. Whisk until incorporated.

When meat is browned, add the sauce and simmer a few minutes to let the flavors marry (love that expression Lillian). While all this was cooking, I realized I had some previously sauteed mushrooms in my fridge, chopped them and added them to the melange. It was a great compliment to the dish, but certainly not necessary. Lillian served her Mongolian Beef with rice, which probably would have been my choice too. But if you have no rice, noodles are a great option. And don't forget to garnish with scallions, Fresno pepper slices, cilantro and how about some chopped dry roasted peanuts? I didn't have the peanuts or cilantro, but even with no garnish, this dish is delish. Give it a try.