Description
Quick and flavorful Mongolian beef with tender beef slices in a savory sweet garlic ginger sauce, served over rice. This takeout-style dinner uses simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 half cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 third cup brown sugar
- 1 half cup water
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Return beef to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
- Ensure beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and allow a 3 minute rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, add steamed broccoli or snap peas just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian