Mongolian Beef Recipe: Savory and Sweet
Classic Mongolian Beef with savory-sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Optional: Extra green onions sesame seeds
- Suggested Pairings: Rice green tea
Instructions
- Toss beef with cornstarch; shake off excess.
- Whisk soy sauce, sugar, water, hoisin, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; taste and adjust.
- Heat oil in skillet; fry beef 2–3 min per side. Drain.
- Sauté white parts of green onions 1 min; add sauce, simmer 2–3 min.
- Toss beef in sauce with green onion tops; cook 1–2 min.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with sesame seeds, onions, rice, and tea.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for tenderness.
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a gluten-free or spicy variation.
- Pair with broccoli.