Copycat P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef Recipe

Copycat P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef Recipe

from becentsational.com
Dinner
35 min
798 kcal / serving

Craving P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef? This copycat recipe delivers tender beef strips in a rich, savory sauce, ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner, this dish uses simple pantry ingredients to bring restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Ideal for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsground ginger
  • 2 tablespoonsminced garlic
  • 1 cupsoy sauce
  • 1 cupwater
  • 1 ⅝ cupbrown sugar
  • 3 tablespoonscold water
  • 1 ½ tablespoonscorn starch
  • sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • 1 tablespooncorn starch
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoonrice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonsoil
  • 1 poundsbeef - cut into strips, (suggestion: flank steak or stir fry beef strips)
  • 4green onions - chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Beef: Start by mixing all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the beef strips in a zip-lock bag, pour the marinade over, seal it up, and give it a good shake. Pop it in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or even better, overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar dissolves completely and the sauce starts to simmer.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cold water and corn starch until smooth. Slowly stir this mixture into the simmering sauce, and let it cook until it thickens up. Once it’s nice and glossy, remove it from the heat.

  4. 4

    Cook the Beef: Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef strips, cooking them for about 5-8 minutes until they’re nicely browned and cooked through. Stir them occasionally to make sure they cook evenly.

  5. 5

    Combine and Finish: Pour about 1/2 to 1 cup of the prepared sauce over the cooked beef, depending on how saucy you like it. Stir everything together and let it cook for another minute or two to let the flavors meld.

  6. 6

    Serve: Dish up the beef over a bed of wide egg noodles or steamed rice, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and dig in!