Categories 30 Minutes or Less, Asian Food Recipes, Beef Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dishes

Easy Mongolian Beef

by Annmarie

Mongolian Beef brings the familiar flavors of Chinese takeout to the table in just 30 minutes. Thinly sliced beef gets a crispy texture and is coated in a sweet, garlicky sauce, making it a flavorful option for easy dinner recipes when time is limited.

This popular takeout favorite is known for its rich sauce, which can also be used to prepare variations like Ground Mongolian Beef and Mongolian Beef Burritos. The combination of savory beef and bold, sweet garlic flavors makes it a satisfying choice for a homemade stir fry.

From slicing the meat to finishing the dish, everything comes together in about 30 minutes. The recipe also uses simple ingredients, so there’s no need to make a special trip to find oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.

Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight meal or craving the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant, this Mongolian Beef offers a straightforward way to enjoy a delicious takeout inspired dinner at home.

Easy Mongolian Beef

Easy Mongolian Beef

Easy Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian Beef is an easy and flavorful dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! Each slice of tender beef is perfectly seared, coated in a sweet, garlicky sauce, and tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup lite soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 4 stalks green onions, green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain (the grain is the length of the steak) in 1/4-inch pieces and add it to a ziplock bag with the cornstarch.
  2. Press the steak around in the bag making sure each piece is fully coated with cornstarch and leave it to sit.
  3. Add the oil to a large frying pan and heat on medium high heat.
  4. Add the steak, shaking off any excess corn starch, to the pan in a single layer and cook on each side for 1 minute. Then remove it from the pan.
  5. Note: If you need to cook the steak in batches because your pan isn't big enough, do that rather than crowding the pan. You want to get a good sear on the steak, and if you crowd the pan your steak with steam instead of sear.
  6. Once steak is cooked and removed, add the ginger and garlic to the pan and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
  7. Add the soy sauce, water, and dark brown sugar to the pan and let it come to a boil.
  8. Add the steak back in and let the sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds.
  9. If sauce isn't think enough, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir to dissolve the cornstarch and add it to the pan.
  10. Add the green onions, stir to combine everything, and cook for a final 20-30 seconds. Serve immediately.

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