Sticky Mongolian Beef Everyone Loves
Tender sliced steak tossed in a rich, sweet-savory Mongolian sauce made with soy, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Quick, flavorful, and better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp oil (avocado or canola)
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2–3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet. Sear beef 1–2 min per side. Remove and set aside.
- Pour sauce into skillet. Simmer 2–3 min to thicken slightly.
- Return beef and stir to coat. Cook 1–2 min more.
- Add green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Slice beef thin and against the grain.
Add chili flakes for heat.
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli or veggies.
Find it online: https://5dailyrecipes.com/sticky-mongolian-beef-everyone-loves/