Mongolian Beef Recipe
A savory dish featuring tender beef, marinated and stir-fried with scallions and soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Mongolian Beef Ingredients
Method
Mongolian Beef Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Beef
Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Aromatics
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Scallions
In the same pan, add the remaining vegetable oil and the chopped scallions. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are tender.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Return the beef to the pan, add red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Serve hot over rice.