Description
Craving takeout? Skip the delivery and whip up this Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef Recipe at home! Tender strips of beef coated in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce create a bold and satisfying dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toss the beef slices in cornstarch, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the Oil
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Beef
- Add the beef slices in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook the Sauce
- Discard excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve
- Add the fried beef slices to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions for garnish.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American