Easy Takeout Style Mongolian Beef
Tender, golden-seared beef tossed in a bold Mongolian-style sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. This easy, better-than-takeout dish is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect served over rice or noodles.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 20
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced, or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated, or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ? cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 –2 tablespoons chili crisp optional, for heat + texture
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil optional
- 2 green onions sliced — white and green parts separated
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds additional green onion tops
Instructions
Tenderize & prep the beef:
- Slice beef thin against the grain. In a large bowl, toss sliced 1 1/2 pounds beef with 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1 tsp baking soda and toss to coat evenly.
Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and chili crisp (if using). Add 2-4 dried chilies, optional. Set aside.
Cook the beef:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and crisp. Remove and repeat with remaining oil and beef.
Add sauce & simmer:
- Pour in the sauce and stir. Simmer 2 minutes, then stir in cornstarch slurry of 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken. Add beef back to pan and toss to coat, cook 3 more minutes.
Finish & serve:
- Stir in white parts of green onions and sesame oil if using. Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1519mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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