
Mongolian Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Cook beef in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and hoisin sauce, bring to a boil.
- Return beef to pan and toss to coat with sauce.
- Add green onions and cook for 1 minute.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice.
Special Notes
This sweet and savory Mongolian beef is a restaurant favorite that's easy to recreate at home. The key is to slice the beef very thin and cook it quickly over high heat to achieve the perfect texture. The sauce should be thick and glossy, coating each piece of beef beautifully.