PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef Copycat Recipe
Description
This recipe uses flank steak sliced thinly against the grain after partial freezing for easier cutting. The beef is dusted with cornstarch to develop a crispy exterior when fried briefly in vegetable oil over high heat. Cooking in batches ensures even browning.
The sauce combines brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, water, garlic, and fresh ginger simmered until slightly thickened, creating a balanced sweet and savory glaze. Once beef is added back to the skillet with the sauce, it is tossed and cooked until well coated and the sauce clings tightly to the meat.
The finished dish is garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, adding freshness and a nutty hint. This copycat version aims to capture the signature texture and flavor profile of the restaurant classic and works well served with steamed rice or vegetables to balance its richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
for the soy sauce mixture
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Wrap steak in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Unwrap and slice across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, combine flank steak and cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet. Working in batches, add beef and fry until browned and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
- Add beef and soy sauce mixture to the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.
for the soy sauce mixture
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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