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Mongolian Beef Recipe: Easy, Flavor-Packed Takeout Classic at Home

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A takeout favorite made easy at home, Mongolian Beef features crispy seared steak in a sticky soy-garlic sauce, perfect over steamed rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 4–5 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • Optional: dried red chilies or chili paste (for spice)

Instructions

  • Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and let sit for 10–15 minutes.

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high. Fry beef in batches until crisp; remove and set aside.

  • Discard excess oil, leaving 1–2 tsp. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds.

  • Pour in sauce; simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Return beef to pan; stir to coat. Add green onions and cook 1 minute.

  • Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use tamari for gluten-free.

  • Add broccoli or bell peppers for more veggies.

  • Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge.

  • For extra heat, add chili garlic sauce.

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