Moo Shu Beef
Moo Shu Beef is a Chinese-American dish featuring tender beef, crispy vegetables, and hoisin sauce, all wrapped in thin pancakes.
Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Knife
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Sauce & Wrappers
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 8 Moo Shu pancakes or thin crepes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the beef slices with soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the beef for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add cabbage, carrots, and scallions. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the beef to the pan and stir in hoisin sauce. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each pancake, add the beef mixture, and roll it up.
Notes
For extra crunch, add bamboo shoots or wood ear mushrooms. You can also substitute beef with chicken or tofu.