Easy Mongolian Beef

Easy Mongolian Beef

from spendwithpennies.com

Thin pieces of beef are quickly fried & covered in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy, ginger, & garlic, then served over a bed of rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons + 2 tablespoons oil vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 pound flank steak ((or your favorite cut of beef thinly sliced))
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Slice the flank steak into thin ¼" pieces. Toss with cornstarch, shaking off any excess and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-low heat. Stir in minced ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.

  3. 3

    Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the skillet, then bring to a boil. Let it boil for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a separate pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in small batches for about 2 minutes. It does not need to be cooked through.

  5. 5

    Once all of the beef is browned, add the beef and sauce back to the skillet and heat over medium until hot and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in green onions. Serve over rice.