
Classic Mongolian Beef
Tender strips of beef are coated in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak
(paid link) - ¼ cup cornstarch
(paid link) - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
(paid link) - ½ cup soy sauce
(paid link) - ¼ cup brown sugar
(paid link) - ¼ cup water
(paid link) - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
(paid link) - 1 tsp sesame oil
(paid link) - 3 clove garlic
(paid link) - 1 inch ginger
(paid link) - 2 green onions
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. In a bowl, toss the beef strips with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- 3
Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
30 min
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Return the browned beef to the skillet. Add the chopped green onions and toss to coat the beef evenly with the sauce. Cook for another minute until heated through.