Mongolian Beef
A quick and simple Mongolian beef recipe perfect for busy weeknights, turning a chaotic day into a delicious moment with its tender beef and savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak Thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 scallions scallions Chopped
- ½ cup soy sauce For the sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger Minced
- ½ cup brown sugar For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil For flavoring the sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch To coat the beef
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil For searing the beef
Instructions
Preparation of Ingredients
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
- Coat the beef with cornstarch.
Cooking the Beef
- Heat a skillet and add cooking oil.
- Cook the beef in batches to avoid steaming, searing until cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Let the meat rest to keep it juicy.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Scrape the flavorful bits from the pan into the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens, then return the beef to the skillet and coat it with the sauce.
Notes
This recipe is customizable, allowing for additional veggies or less spice to suit different tastes. Serve the dish with rice or noodles for a complete meal.