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Mongolian Beef Recipe

This Mongolian Beef Recipe is a savory, slightly sweet, and flavorful dish made with tender slices of beef coated in a rich, glossy sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, this recipe is better than takeout and easy to prepare at home. Whether you’re exploring Thinly Sliced Beef Recipes or trying a slow cooker version like Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef, this dish delivers bold flavor and satisfying results every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Optional:
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice beef thinly and coat evenly with cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add beef and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger briefly.
  5. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
  6. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Return beef to the pan and stir to coat with sauce.
  8. Add green onions and cook for another minute.
  9. Remove from heat and garnish if desired.
  10. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly for the best texture in Thinly Sliced Beef Recipes.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing sugar.
  • Try a slow cooker version like Crock Pot Mongolian Beef for convenience.
  • Works well with ground beef for Ground Beef Asian Recipes variations.