Super Easy Mongolian Beef (Tastes Just like P.F. Chang's!)
This Mongolian beef is crazy tender with a crispy seared edge that gets coated in a bold sticky sauce. It's way better than P.F. Changs and so easy to make at home!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, add the sliced 1 ½ pounds flank steak, and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Toss the beef to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet to high heat and add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the steak in a single layer and cook on each side for about a minute until the edges just start to brown. Once the steak is cooked, remove and set aside on a plate.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and 3 garlic cloves,. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Add the steak to the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes.
- Toss with the chopped green onions, and sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Notes
Originally posted September 20, 2018
Updated on September 3, 2023
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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