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Super Easy Mongolian Beef (Tastes Just like P.F. Chang's!)

This Mongolian beef is crazy tender with a crispy seared edge that gets coated in a bold sticky sauce. It's way better than P.F. Changs and so easy to make at home!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese , Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large ziplock bag, add the sliced 1 ½ pounds flank steak, and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Toss the beef to coat evenly.
  2. Heat a large skillet to high heat and add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the steak in a single layer and cook on each side for about a minute until the edges just start to brown. Once the steak is cooked, remove and set aside on a plate.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and 3 garlic cloves,. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the steak to the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes.
  5. Toss with the chopped green onions, and sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Originally posted September 20, 2018
  • Updated on September 3, 2023

Nutrition Information

Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 1162mg (48%) Potassium 683mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 1162mg 48%
Potassium 683mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.