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Mongolian Beef

A savory, stir-fried dish featuring thinly sliced flank steak cooked in a sweet soy sauce glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Marinade
  • 1 pound flank steak, sliced thin against the grain Use high-quality flank steak for enhanced tenderness.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Coats the beef for crispness.
Sauce
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Replace with tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Accompaniments
  • 4 pieces green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • Cooked jar white rice or jasmine rice For serving.
  • Cooked jar noodles For Beef And Noodles.
Cooking Oil
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the flank steak in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm it up for easier slicing.
  2. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
  3. In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch to coat evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add minced ginger and garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the oil.
  2. Add the beef in a single layer, cooking it for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and crisp.
  3. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Lower the heat and pour in the sauce mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return the beef to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add the sliced green onions and cook for another minute.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

For added crunch, consider including vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. A splash of sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor.