Mongolian Beef

I love the Panda Express version of Mongolian Beef. I haven't been able to have it since going gluten free so I've done my best to make it at home. Now with Lola's soy allergy it's become even more difficult but this recipe did a pretty good job. I didn't have any green onions so I threw in some white ones and some broccoli in instead. It's the sauce that really matters. You do what you want with the vegetables. This dish was fantastic as is though!

Mongolian Beef
Yield 6 servings

1 pound beef stew meat
1 tablespoon brown rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
6 oz frozen broccoli
4 teaspoons canola oil + 1 tablespoon for frying
4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4  cup + 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
3/4 cup gluten free beef broth

1/2 teaspoon Orrington Farms Low Sodium Broth Base and Seasoning (must be low sodium version)

2 teaspoons Lea and Perrins worcestershire sauce (Previously contained soy so check your label!)

3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon water

Directions: Place stew meat in a bag along with the brown rice flour and salt. Seal the bag and shake until evenly coated. Place 1 tablespoon of canola oil in the frying pan over medium heat and cook meat until no longer pink. Remove meat from the pan and set aside. Place sliced and washed mushrooms, sliced onions, minced garlic and broccoli in the pan along with the remaining oil and cook until vegetables are completely cooked and soft. Remove vegetables from the pan and place in the bowl with the meat. Place the beef broth, brown sugar, coconut aminos, beef seasoning, worcestershire sauce, ginger, and fish sauce in the pan. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Return the cooked meat and vegetables to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the corn starch and water. Pour the corn starch mixture into the skillet and mix well. Sauce will thicken quickly. Continue to cook until mixture reaches the desired thickness. Serve over rice.

Disclaimer: It is always important to read labels because brands frequently change their ingredients. These ingredients and brands work for my family but some may be processed in the same facility as wheat, soy, dairy and/or eggs and therefore depending on your severity may or may not work for your family.