Mongolian Beef
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender strips of beef in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced Select fresh flank steak for best flavor.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use good-quality soy sauce.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying.
- 2 green onions chopped Add freshness.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Coat beef for better searing.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Coat the sliced flank steak with cornstarch and let it marinate in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
- Add chopped green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Best served immediately; can be paired with rice or noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.