Description
This Mongolian Beef Recipe features tender, flavorful beef coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce that's better than your favorite takeout! Quick, easy, and customizable for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- Cornstarch
- Vegetable oil
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. Toss with cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef quickly until browned and just tender. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return the beef to the pan and stir to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
- Add sliced green onions and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, slice the beef thinly against the grain and don't overcook it.
- Customize the spice level by adding red pepper flakes, Sriracha, or sliced chilies.
- You can substitute the flank steak with sirloin, skirt steak, or even chicken.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for more texture and freshness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
