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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef is such a classic and delicious Asian dish... and easy to make at home! In just 30 minutes you'll have an incredible meal!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 3/4 tsp grated fresh ginger could easily swap out 1/4 tsp of ground ginger instead
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • approximately 1 cup vegetable oil ,for frying your steak
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce (these last two ingredients are optional but I enjoyed the extra flavor)

Instructions

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  1. Slice your steak into strips, pat dry, place into ziploc bag. Add cornstarch, 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce to the bag, seal tightly, and smoosh around until the meat is coated. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tsp. vegetable oil in small saucepan over medium low heat. Add ginger, and garlic, cook for 20 seconds, then add 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup water.
  3. Dissolve brown sugar into sauce and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken. Set aside to keep warm.
  4. Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add beef and saute for 30 seconds - 1 minute per side. It doesn't matter if the beef isn't finished cooking yet, it'll continue to cook in the remaining steps.
  5. Remove beef to drain on a paper towel. Drain oil from pan.
  6. Place pan back on medium heat and slide your beef back in. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add your sauce to the pan, cook for 1 minute. Add green onions, cook for 20 seconds.
  8. Remove beef and onions to serving platter and reserve sauce in a bowl for drizzling over the meat.

Notes

  • Add 1/2 - 1 cup shredded carrots in step 6 for some amazing texture!