Description
A quick and easy recipe for Mongolian Beef featuring tender beef in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using); set aside.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the sliced beef. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef and cook until browned, then remove. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the same pan, and sauté minced ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the ginger and garlic, stir well, and add the cooked beef back into the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the green onions and stir everything together once more.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over rice or noodles and add steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian