Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe – Savory & Quick

Craving that irresistible sweet and savory goodness of your favorite takeout Mongolian Beef? Now you can make it right in your own kitchen, faster and easier than ordering delivery! This recipe delivers incredibly tender beef coated in a rich, glossy sauce that’s bursting with flavor, all ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola/peanut oil)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water (or beef broth)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional, for brightness)
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the thinly sliced beef dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the beef with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and rice vinegar (if using). Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Stir in most of the chopped green onions, reserving some for garnish.
7. Remove from heat. Serve immediately over hot steamed rice, garnished with the remaining green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.