Mongolian Beef (PF Changs Style)

Mongolian beef is a fast and easy 15-minute stir-fry recipe with tender beef slices and a bold sticky sauce with a hint of spiciness. It can be served with steamed rice or noodles.

Mongolian beef is one of those recipes where the word authentic doesn’t apply, as it didn’t originate from traditional Mongolian cuisine. Its name derives from “Mongolian barbecue,” which is made-to-order cooking that became popular in Taiwanese restaurants but actually has nothing to do with Mongolian cuisine or barbecue.

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak sliced into 1/4 inch thick strips
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
• 1 inch ginger peeled and diced
• 3 scallions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn starch

Instructions

1. Toss the sliced beef in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons corn starch. Set aside.
2. Add all sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Set aside.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until hot. Add canola oil to coat the bottom. Add jalapeño and ginger. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add garlic and sliced beef to the pan, evenly distributing the beef. Cook until the beef browns, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Stir the sauce and pour it into the pan with the beef. Mix well until everything is coated with the sticky sauce. Let simmer for a minute until thickened.
6. Remove the pan from heat and stir in scallions. Serve over cooked white rice.