Mongolian Beef Stir Fry is a fast, flavor-packed dish with tender beef slices stir-fried in a sweet, savory, slightly sticky soy-based sauce. 🥩🍜✨
It’s better than takeout — and ready in under 30 minutes!
🕒 Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Beef:
- 500g flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 thumb-size piece ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Extras:
- 3–4 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Steamed rice or noodles, for serving 🍚
🔪 Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef:
- Toss beef slices with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Shake off any excess cornstarch.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef slices in batches until crispy and browned (about 1–2 minutes per side).
- Remove and set aside.
- Simmer the Sauce:
- In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine:
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Add green onions.
- Toss everything together until the beef is coated and the sauce is sticky.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
🍽️ Tasty Serving Ideas:
- Add sautéed broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for extra veggies! 🥦🌶️
- A side of pickled cucumbers adds a refreshing contrast. 🥒
💡 Tips:
- Slice the beef super thin — easier if you freeze it for 20 minutes first! ❄️
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook the beef in batches for that beautiful sear. 🔥
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
Mongolian Beef Stir Fry = sticky, savory, and perfectly satisfying in every bite! 🥢🥩✨
Would you like a spicy version too with a touch of chili garlic sauce? 🌶️👀
