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Mongolian Beef Recipe

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This Mongolian Beef is a savory, slightly sweet, and tender stir-fry dish made with thinly sliced beef, garlic, ginger, and a rich soy-based sauce. It’s better than takeout, ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for serving over rice or noodles!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 30 minutes!
✔️ Bold & Savory Flavors – Sweet, garlicky, and rich sauce.
✔️ Tender Beef – Marinated and cooked to perfection.
✔️ Better Than Takeout – Fresher, healthier, and customizable!

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • ¼ cup cornstarch (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Mongolian Sauce:

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for extra richness)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For Garnish & Serving:

  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • Steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Beef

  1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain.
  2. Toss the beef with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Mongolian Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Beef

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until crispy. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, pour in the Mongolian sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Return the crispy beef to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

🍚 Pair with white rice, brown rice, or fried rice.
🥦 Serve with steamed broccoli, bok choy, or snow peas.
🌶️ Spicy Kick? Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.

Storage & Meal Prep

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
  • Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

FAQs

1. What’s the best beef cut for this recipe?

Flank steak is traditional, but sirloin, ribeye, or skirt steak work well too.

2. Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! Use gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

3. How do I make it extra crispy?

  • Use cornstarch generously for coating.
  • Cook beef in batches so it sears properly.

4. Can I use chicken instead of beef?

Absolutely! Thinly sliced chicken breast works great with the same sauce.

5. Can I add vegetables?

Yes! Stir-fry bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for extra flavor.

Final Thoughts

This Mongolian Beef is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that’s better than takeout! With tender beef, a sweet-savory sauce, and bold garlic-ginger flavors, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite.

🥩🔥🥢 Tried this recipe? Let me know how it turned out! 😊